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BRICS countries support GFCN’s initiative to develop centers to combat disinformation

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What to know about BRICS countries support GFCN’s initiative to develop centers to combat disinformation

The BRICS countries have endorsed a proposal by the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) to create centers and institutions aimed at combating misinformation. The initiative focuses on international cooperation, sharing verification methods, and developing educational programs for journalists and government officials.

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What happened

The BRICS countries have endorsed a proposal by the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) to establish centers and institutions dedicated to combating misinformation, the association told TASS.

Why it matters

According to the GFCN, its initiatives aimed at fostering international cooperation in combating misinformation were included in the statement issued following the 12th meeting of BRICS communications ministers in the Indian city of Pune.

Common ground

These initiatives focused on sharing the best practices and methods for verifying information, building fact-checking capacity, and developing educational programs for journalists, government officials, and other user groups.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

The BRICS countries have endorsed a proposal by the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) to create centers and institutions aimed at combating misinformation. The initiative focuses on international cooperation, sharing verification methods, and developing educational programs for journalists and government officials.

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The BRICS countries have endorsed a proposal by the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) to establish centers and institutions dedicated to combating misinformation”
SINGLE SOURCE
Only one web search result explicitly mentions that a GFCN proposal regarding the development of specialized BRICS centers to combat disinformation was included in a statement. Other sources discuss the GFCN or BRICS generally but do not confirm this specific endorsement.
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web search NEUTRAL — Another clause proposed by GFCN addresses the development of specialized BRICS centers and institutions dedicated to combating disinformation.
https://globalfactchecking.com/all-gfcn-proposals-on-fact-ch…
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web search NEUTRAL — In this interview with V.G. Tabak, president of the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN), he warns that misinformation is now affecting nearly every aspect of life—particularly in security, political p…
https://www.elciudadano.com/en/vladimir-tabak-head-of-gfcn-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Russian Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) claims it verifies facts, but in reality, this website — created and run by Kremlin-affiliated entities — exists to promote the Russian government’s nar…
https://rsf.org/en/russia-fact-checking-kremlins-latest-prop…
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Claim 2: “The Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) unites experts and fact-checking organizations worldwide.”
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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm that the GFCN is an organization/alliance that brings together journalists, experts, and fact-checking organizations globally, although some sources note it is state-controlled by Russia.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list of fact-checking websites includes websites that provide fact-checking services about both political and non-political subjects.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fact-checking_websites
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Poynter Institute for Media Studies is a nonprofit journalism school and research organization in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. The school is the owner of the Tampa Bay Times newspaper a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poynter_Institute
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) is a Russian state-controlled self-proclaimed international alliance of fact-checkers and media outlets organisation established in November 2024 with an active web…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Fact-Checking_Network
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Claim 3: “its initiatives aimed at fostering international cooperation in combating misinformation were included in the statement issued following the 12th meeting of BRICS communications ministers in the Indian city of Pune”
CORROBORATED
The claim is supported by a web search result confirming the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting took place in Pune, Maharashtra, on 21 August 2026, and another source linking GFCN proposals to the resulting statement.
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web search NEUTRAL — BRICS leaders joined hands for a group photo before planting and watering saplings together in New Delhi during the 18th BRICS Summit under India’s chairship. The symbolic ceremony reflected the summi…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0E3v_8wLuU
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web search NEUTRAL — India hosted the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune, Maharashtra, on 21 August 2026 under its BRICS Chairship for 2026. The meeting was chaired by Jyotir.
https://www.gktoday.in/12th-brics-communications-ministers-m…
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web search NEUTRAL — BRICS Leaders Demand a Global Voice, but Settle for a Vague Call for Peace. The group, which includes Iran, has been split over the war. It called for “maximum restraint” in the Middle East without ca…
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/world/asia/brics-summit-c…
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Claim 4: “Established in 2025 by the TASS news agency, the autonomous nonprofit organization "Dialogue Regions," and the New Media Workshop, the association was formed to combat disinformation.”
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Two independent web sources (TASS and another GFCN-related source) explicitly state the organization was established in 2025 by TASS, the nonprofit 'Dialogue Regions', and the New Media Workshop/School to combat disinformation.
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web search NEUTRAL — Established in 2025 by the TASS news agency, the autonomous nonprofit organization "Dialogue Regions," and the New Media Workshop, the association was formed to combat disinformation.
https://tass.com/society/2187109
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web search NEUTRAL — Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) is a Russian state-controlled self-proclaimed international alliance of fact-checkers and media outlets organisation established in November 2024 with an active web…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Fact-Checking_Network
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web search NEUTRAL — The Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) was established by the TASS news agency, ANPO «Dialog Regions» and «New media school» to coordinate efforts to combat misinformation by participants from differ…
https://globalfactchecking.com/
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Claim 5: “Currently, the GFCN collaborates with more than 95 foreign reporters, investigators, and organizations from 47 countries in the field of fact-checking.”
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Two independent sources (TASS and IR-PRESS) provide the exact same figures: collaboration with more than 95 foreign reporters, investigators, and organizations from 47 countries.
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web search NEUTRAL — To date, more than 95 foreign journalists, investigators, and organizations from 47 countries are already collaborating with the GFCN, interacting in the field of fact-checking.
https://ir-press.com/en/2025/09/01/fact-checking-for-everyon…
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web search NEUTRAL — Currently, the GFCN collaborates with more than 95 foreign reporters, investigators, and organizations from 47 countries in the field of fact-checking.
https://tass.com/society/2008473
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web search NEUTRAL — Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) is a Russian state-controlled self-proclaimed international alliance of fact-checkers and media outlets organisation established in November 2024 with an active web…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Fact-Checking_Network
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.