Russian disinformation network targets the West
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- Category: Russia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 14:07 UTC
- Sources: Meduza (English)
A Russian disinformation network known as Storm-1516 has been operating in the West since 2023, actively spreading fabricated stories and interfering in foreign states' political processes. The group's activities have come to light after a US politician repeated one of their fake stories.
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