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An influencer, a PR specialist and a bishop: Who are the latest EU-sanctioned disinformation actors?
The Council of the European Union added a further 10 individuals and one entity to its sanctions list on 15 June, accusing them of conducting hybrid manipulation and foreign interference activities on behalf of Russia.
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Storm-1516: How a GRU-Funded American Fugitive Built Russia’s Most Dangerous AI Disinformation Network
Operated by a former Florida deputy sheriff now living in Moscow, Storm-1516 deployed AI-generated deepfakes and 171 fake news sites to target Western elections — racking up 67 million views and reaching a sitting U.S. Vice President.
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Russian TikTok Influencers Are Being Paid to Spread Kremlin Propaganda
Numerous campaigns have been coordinated in a secret Telegram channel that directs these influencers on what to say, where to capture videos, what hashtags to use, and when exactly to post the video.