German authorities report a rise in Russia-backed disinformation campaigns ahead of regional elections in federal states.
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An increase in Russia-backed disinformation campaigns has been recorded in Germany ahead of regional elections in the federal states.
Source: Reuters; European Pravda
Details: According to the agency's sources, these campaigns are often directed against local political rivals of the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD).
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