Modeling Information Narrative Detection and Evolution on Telegram during the Russia-Ukraine War

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2409.07684v1
• Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 01:18:57 GMT
• Title: Modeling Information Narrative Detection and Evolution on Telegram during the Russia-Ukraine War
• Authors: Patrick Gerard, Svitlana Volkova, Louis Penafiel, Kristina Lerman, Tim Weninger,
• Abstract summary: In February 2022, the Russian Federation's full-scale invasion of Ukraine took place. A multitude of information narratives emerged within both pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian communities online. This study aims to model narrative evolution and uncover the underlying mechanisms driving them.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Following the Russian Federation's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a multitude of information narratives emerged within both pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian communities online. As the conflict progresses, so too do the information narratives, constantly adapting and influencing local and global community perceptions and attitudes. This dynamic nature of the evolving information environment (IE) underscores a critical need to fully discern how narratives evolve and affect online communities. Existing research, however, often fails to capture information narrative evolution, overlooking both the fluid nature of narratives and the internal mechanisms that drive their evolution. Recognizing this, we introduce a novel approach designed to both model narrative evolution and uncover the underlying mechanisms driving them. In this work we perform a comparative discourse analysis across communities on Telegram covering the initial three months following the invasion. First, we uncover substantial disparities in narratives and perceptions between pro-Russian and pro-Ukrainian communities. Then, we probe deeper into prevalent narratives of each group, identifying key themes and examining the underlying mechanisms fueling their evolution. Finally, we explore influences and factors that may shape the development and spread of narratives.

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