Professor stands by attending controversial Russian conference
A University of Manitoba professor is under fire for attending an event organized by a Russian think-tank on Canada's sanctions list for spreading disinformation — during which, critics say, she helped Moscow's propaganda efforts against Ukraine. But Radhika Desai says she's done nothing wrong.
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![Radhika Desai has come under fire for participating in an event organized by a group placed on Canada’s Russian sanctions list for “generating and disseminating disinformation and propaganda.” The University of Manitoba political sciences professor defends her decision. An older woman, sitting at a desk, gestures while speaking.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6995267.1697244541!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/radhika-desai.jpg)
A University of Manitoba professor is under fire for attending an event organized by a Russian think-tank on Canada's sanctions list for spreading disinformation — during which, critics say, she helped Moscow's propaganda efforts against Ukraine. But Radhika Desai says she's done nothing wrong.