Deepfake Satire Exposes Cracks in Russian Military Messaging

The use of deepfake technology in political satire is becoming increasingly prevalent. A recent video, uploaded on June 3rd, 2025, by an anonymous creator, humorously depicts a conversation between Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian President, and Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The video, titled "Peskov and Gerasimov about operation "Web"