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Russia Is Targeting Europe’s Elections. So Are Far-Right Copycats.

Overview

"A constellation of websites and social media accounts linked to Russia or far-right groups is spreading disinformation, encouraging discord and amplifying distrust in the centrist parties that have governed for decades."

Why is this important?

"European Union investigators, academics and advocacy groups say the new disinformation efforts share many of the same digital fingerprints or tactics used in previous Russian attacks, including the Kremlin’s interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign."

Creator

Matt Apuzzo
Adam Satariano
Image Credit: Mihai Petre (CC 4.0)

Publication Date

May 12, 2019

Original Publication (URL)

Russia Is Targeting Europe’s Elections. So Are Far-Right Copycats.