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Russia launches disinformation campaign ahead of State Duma elections
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The Russian authorities have initiated a disinformation campaign related to the State Duma elections scheduled for September 18-20. According to the Center for Strategic Communications, around 200 resources are spreading information about alleged Western interference in the elections, attempting to create an illusion of legitimacy.
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- State Duma elections are scheduled for September 18-20, 2026
- About 200 FIMI resources published 5,500 materials about Ukraine
- 220 publications promoted the thesis of Western attempts to discredit the voting
Kremlin · Russian Foreign Intelligence Service · Center for Strategic Communications · European Union
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