Russian disinformation against Ukraine heightens ahead of EU parliamentary elections


by POLYGRAPH.info

POLYGRAPH.info— With European parliamentary elections set for June, Russia is ramping up its disinformation and propaganda tactics to sway public opinion against Ukraine and in favor of pro-Russian candidates — with France and Germany prime targets.

CNBC—Meta hit with major EU probe into disinformation handling ahead of European elections. The European Commission is investigating Meta over concerns the company hasn't done enough to tackle disinformation ahead of upcoming elections.

Tech Times—EU Launches Investigation Into Meta Over Election Disinformation. Elections are a critical component of democratic processes, and the EU is closely monitoring Meta's efforts to combat misinformation and safeguard the integrity of electoral processes across member states.

BBC News—Facebook and Instagram face EU probe over Russian disinformation. The EU says Facebook and Instagram have not done enough to combat "malicious actors'" political ads.