Latest Developments in Ukraine: March 16

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The latest developments in Russia’s war on Ukraine. All times EDT.

12:01 a.m.: A pro-Russian prankster impersonates a former US ambassador to Moscow in live video calls, part of a disinformation campaign that researchers say seeks to ensnare high-level Western officials since the invasion of Ukraine.

Russian comedy duo Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov, who go by Vovan and Lexus, have long been notorious for pranking politicians and celebrities around the world, from Justin Trudeau to Elton John and Boris Johnson.

But the pair, once dubbed Russia’s Jerky Boys who have long denied any connection to the Kremlin, appear to have steadily morphed from mischief-makers to a pro-Kremlin tool of information warfare.

Cybersecurity researchers say that since the start of Russia’s invasion, they have ramped up their targeting of high-profile officials and executives in North America and Europe who have spoken out against Moscow.

Agence France-Presse had the full report.

Some information in this report came from Agence France-Presse.