The Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN), launched by Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to counter what they term Western disinformation. At its unveiling, spokespeople emphasized the need for a constructive alternative to purported bias in fact-checking from the West. However, established fact-checkers are wary, citing the GFCN's ties to state media like TASS and potential biases. Furthermore, major organizations such as the International Fact-Checking Network stress that independent fact-checking must rely on transparency and verifiable data, both of which the GFCN's affiliations raise concerns about.
Maria Zakharova described the GFCN as a means to counter the West's disinformation, branding it a global civic initiative promoting a constructive agenda against biased narratives.
Critics like Facta and Maldita highlight that the GFCN's connections with state-run entities raise concerns about its ability to adhere to global fact-checking standards.
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