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Group with Russian ties suspected of spreading fake video of Wagenknecht's resignation
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Group with Russian ties suspected of spreading fake video of Wagenknecht's resignation

From SME · () Slovak

Translated from Slovak, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Context piece
  • A group identified as Storm 1516, with alleged ties to Russia, is suspected of spreading a fake video depicting the resignation of German politician Sahra Wagenknecht.
  • This group is reportedly responsible for at least 77 disinformation operations targeting Western countries.
  • The incident highlights ongoing concerns about Russian-linked disinformation campaigns influencing European politics.

A disinformation campaign has targeted German politician Sahra Wagenknecht with a fabricated video falsely showing her resignation. The Slovak intelligence agency NBU suspects a group called Storm 1516, which allegedly has links to Russia, of orchestrating this operation.

Storm 1516 is reportedly a prolific actor in the disinformation space, credited with at least 77 separate operations aimed at Western nations. This latest incident involving the fake resignation video underscores the persistent threat of Russian-linked disinformation efforts seeking to destabilize and influence political discourse in Europe.

The NBU's findings point to a sophisticated and ongoing effort to spread false narratives and sow discord. The group's alleged extensive track record suggests a well-resourced and coordinated approach to disinformation, posing a significant challenge to information integrity in the region.

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Originally published by SME in Slovak. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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