Overview

• French government officials accuse Russia of conducting a long-running online manipulation campaign against Ukraine’s Western backers.
• The campaign, described as 'massive in scope' and 'complex in structure,' targeted allies including Poland, Germany, and France.
• Efforts to manipulate information and spread deception have been stepped up ahead of the second anniversary of Moscow's military invasion of Ukraine.
• Social media platforms and websites like Sputnik were used for the disinformation campaign.
• The French Foreign Ministry's accusations come amid heightened tensions between Russia and Western nations.