Sweden alerts on Russian bot threats to elections

The Swedish official responsible for combating disinformation stated that Russia is primarily targeting upcoming elections in Germany and France through bot networks and disinformation campaigns, aiming to destabilize and undermine European support for Ukraine. He noted that Moscow is focusing on creating divisions within European communities by spreading false information about corruption and abuses, particularly using a "Matryoshka" style to distract and mislead fact-checkers. He emphasized ongoing efforts to dismantle automated account networks and mentioned that the current risk of Russian interference in the upcoming Swedish elections is low. However, he warned that exaggerated fears could negatively impact the electoral trust climate. The recommendations include the need for social media platforms to intensify efforts to combat bot networks and strengthen the protection of European democracies against hybrid Russian campaigns.

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