Austria says it has uncovered a Russian-steered campaign to spread disinformation about Ukraine

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VIENNA (AP) — Austrian authorities said Monday that they uncovered a Russian-steered campaign aimed at spreading disinformation about Ukraine following the detention in December of a Bulgarian woman accused of spying for Russia.

Austria's domestic intelligence agency unearthed evidence of the operation as it analyzed devices found in a search of the woman's home, the Interior Ministry said in a statement. It said the investigation showed that a few weeks after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a cell working for Russian intelligence was set up and planned a large-scale disinformation campaign in German-speaking countries, particularly Austria.

The group was active online but also used stickers and graffiti with content such as far-right symbols and nationalist statements meant to look like pro-Ukrainian activists were responsible for them, according to the Interior Ministry.

The Bulgarian suspect, whose name wasn't released, is believed to have played a significant role in the effort and acted as an intelligence contact, the ministry said, adding that she has admitted working for the cell, particularly in 2022.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/austria-says-uncovered-russian-steered-095653446.html

Probably where Trump got most of his info from.

[Nictuku]

1. What is the solution?

Ban Russians from entry to all democratic countries, and deport Russians already in the country? I know it is harsh, but so are the results of these campaigns. Maybe it would lead to Russian Citizens fighting against their dictatorship (not seeing much of this now) Seems like it could be a National Security issue for them.

[SheltieLover]

2. Kick