Russia steps up disinformation campaigns ahead of German elections, security sources say
DW Fact Check identified more than 180 fake posts that impersonate major media outlets and target local politicians ahead of state elections.
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Fake videos before state elections: A Kremlin unit targets German politicians.
Russia steps up disinformation campaigns ahead of German elections, security sources say
Russia is intensifying disinformation campaigns in Germany, German security sources told Reuters, ahead of state elections in which the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) appears set to make major gains.
Videos on social networks tried to discredit politicians and parties who were not russian friendly, it is said from security circles. All parties except the AfD and the BSW are affected.
With fake videos, Russia is trying to influence the Landtag elections in the autumn. Politicians with no Moscow proximity are particularly targeted.
According to the authorities, Russian actors try to discredit German politicians before the state elections. All parties except AfD and BSW are affected.
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