Fact check: Russian disinformation targets German elections
3 Aug 2026, 07:06 GMT
Topic: Germany
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-russian-disinformation-targets-german-elections/a-78193305?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Ahead of four elections in Germany this fall, dozens of fake posts are circulating online aimed at discrediting candidates and portraying Germany as divided. Analysts warn that Russia is now targeting local candidates.