Russian Disinformation Campaign Aims at German Federal Election

Ahead of Germany’s 2025 federal election, 102 fake news websites were discovered spreading pro-Russian disinformation to influence public opinion. The operation targets established parties like the Greens and CDU while promoting right-wing populists such as AfD. Using AI-generated content and coordinated social media tactics, the campaign spreads false narratives about Germany’s economy, migration, and the Ukraine war.

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