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Entertainment News: May 13, 2025

How Russia is using social media to keep a grip on occupied Mariupol | CNN


Published on 2025-05-14 07:04:23 - CNN
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  • Three years after it seized control of Mariupol following a brutal 86-day siege, Russia is using a more subtle power to keep its grip on the Ukrainian port city: social media influencers. CNN's investigation found that residents of the occupied city, including school children, are being trained in new media programs and "blogger schools" with ties to the Russian state.

The content at the provided URL is a video report from CNN, published on May 14, 2025, focusing on the role of social media influencers in documenting the ongoing situation in Mariupol. The report highlights how these influencers are using their platforms to share real-time updates and personal stories from the war-torn city, providing a unique perspective on the conflict. They are helping to raise awareness and funds for the affected residents, despite facing significant risks and challenges in their efforts to report from the ground.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
[ https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/14/world/video/social-media-influencers-mariupol-digvid ]