Russian propaganda swamps Moldova ahead of elections
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Moldova's geographical position and political makeup make it a prime target for pro-Russian, anti-EU disinformation.
Breakdown
- Pro-Russian campaign Matryoshka escalates disinformation in Moldova before elections. 6s
- False claims target President Maya Sandu, including embezzlement and drug addiction. 25s
- Fact-checkers report 39 fabricated stories in three months, up from zero the previous year. 35s
- The Pravda network amplifies Matryoshka's fake stories using multiple language services. 1m 5s
- AI chatbots have cited disinformation from Pravda articles as evidence. 1m 23s