News: The Kyiv Independent and TUA Research have unmasked the hosts of the pro-war podcast 'Russians With Attitude' (RWA) as Kirill Kamenetsky, a Russian publicist based in Germany until recently, and Eldar Orlov, a blogger from Yekaterinburg, Russia. The podcast, popular with US far-right audiences, promotes Russian propaganda, calls for the annexation of Ukrainian territory, and has fundraised for Russian military groups, including sanctioned entities like Rusich. Patreon removed the podcast following the investigation, but it has since moved to Substack and Gumroad. Both hosts have a history in far-right circles and have expressed ultranationalist views.
AI Analysis: The investigation highlights the spread of Russian propaganda to Western audiences through online platforms and the monetization of pro-war content. The continued operation of the podcast on alternative platforms despite being removed from Patreon demonstrates the challenges in combating disinformation and the potential for financial support to flow to individuals and groups involved in the conflict.
