Moscow to Host “Dialog About Fakes 3.0” on Fact-Checking

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Supported by Russia’s Foreign Ministry, the “Dialog About Fakes 3.0” forum will unite global experts, media, and AI specialists to tackle the surge of fake news and digital misinformation.

By TRH Foreign Affairs Desk

New Delhi, October 14, 2025 — On October 29, Moscow will host one of the world’s largest fact-checking events — the International Forum “Dialog About Fakes 3.0”, bringing together experts, media professionals, policymakers, and business representatives to address the global rise of fake news and AI-driven misinformation.

Organised by ANPO “Dialog Regions” with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, the forum will feature participation from several major partners including:

Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) — a new international association formed to coordinate global fact-checking initiatives,
TASS News Agency, and
New Media School, part of the presidential platform “Russia – Land of Opportunities.”

The forum, now in its third edition, is among the largest international platforms dedicated to fact verification and countering disinformation.

Global Participation and Agenda

In 2024, the “Dialog About Fakes” forum attracted more than 1,000 participants from 65 countries, including experts from China, the USA, Switzerland, Turkey, Nigeria, and Australia. The event featured seven thematic panels and culminated in the signing of a memorandum establishing the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN).

The 2025 edition will focus heavily on AI-generated content, propaganda in digital ecosystems, and the ethics of fact verification.

Key sessions include:

Panel Discussion: “AI and Generative Content — Problems and Detection Methods”
Round Table: “The Problem of Fake Information in Science and Education”
Dialogue Session: “The Phenomenon of Propaganda in 2025: How to Tell the Truth Today”
Interactive Discussion: “Almost Seriously — A Small Talk About the Real Harm of Fake News.”

Russia’s Push for a “Depoliticised” Fact-Checking Framework

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has positioned the forum as a step toward a fair, globally coordinated, and politically neutral system of verifying information.

At a briefing, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasised: “Now more than ever, there is a need to create a system of honest and impartial fact-checking — based on joint efforts by experts, relevant organisations and civil society existing outside the Western ‘digital dictate’.”

The Ministry said it continues to promote objective information globally and counter disinformation campaigns it attributes to the “collective West.”

Background: The Rising Cost of Fake News

Fake news has become one of the most pressing global challenges of the digital era. A 2024 MIT study estimated that false information spreads six times faster than verified news on social media, stoked by algorithmic amplification and low user literacy.

The rise of AI-generated content — from deepfake videos to manipulated audio — has further blurred the line between truth and fabrication. Experts warn that disinformation campaigns now influence public health, elections, education, and scientific discourse, making international collaboration on verification frameworks essential.

As governments and media regulators worldwide tighten controls on digital content, Moscow’s “Dialog About Fakes 3.0” forum aims to position itself as an alternative model for international information governance, highlighting the need for multi-polar, non-Western approaches to digital truth management.

With its emphasis on AI ethics, media responsibility, and international cooperation, the forum will be closely watched for signs of emerging global alliances in the battle against fake news.

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