Russia-based groups have been found to be spreading disinformation for decades. Now a new group is capitalizing on artificial intelligence to more effectively sow doubt and chaos. Bloomberg has documented more than 190 fabricated narratives from the group, called Storm-1516. Amplified by a global network of influencers, it has targeted Ukraine as part of the Kremlin’s 12-year war on that nation, as well as elections in other democratic countries. We reveal how it works: the fake whistleblowers, actors and AI-generated faces planted on real people, and trace how a video manufactured in Russia can reach millions of people all over the world. The Most Potent Weapon in Russia’s Disinformation War: bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-russia-disinformation-storm-1516-videos Storm-1516 uses fabricated videos, phony websites and anonymous influencers to spread tales about election fraud, corruption and sexual abuse. 00:00 The allegation 02:22 Spotting a deepfake 03:58 Storm-1516 06:...