US EditionCyprus says video alleging the country is corrupt is likely the product of Russian disinformation
Cyprus blames a crafted video on Russian disinformation tactics aiming to damage its pro-Western government before upcoming elections, with security analysts citing similarities to past campaigns.
- On Friday, the Cyprus government said it fell victim to a malicious disinformation attack alleging corruption, with Cyprus Security Services finding no `tangible evidence` and linking the video posted on social media Thursday to Russian-style campaigns.
- The video alleges President Nikos Christodoulides took off-the-books donations exceeding a €1 million campaign cap and claims the government would block EU sanctions on Russian oligarchs, intensifying stakes with a parliamentary election in Cyprus four months away.
- Security analysts found the 8‑minute video `exhibits the characteristics of organized Russian disinformation campaigns` and described it as `kompromat` without `tangible evidence`.
- With a parliamentary election in Cyprus four months away, the video stirred a domestic furor prompting calls for investigation and the AKEL party leader demanded the presidential office director's resignation.
- The episode echoes previous campaigns as Cyprus said the operation `bears all the hallmarks` of Russian disinformation; Russia did not immediately comment and officials noted the timing raised suspicion.
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Cyprus says video alleging the country is corrupt is likely the product of Russian disinformation
Cyprus says it has fallen victim to a malicious disinformation attack painting the country’s leadership as corrupt that’s similar to previous Russian hybrid campaigns aiming to discredit other countries including France, Germany and the U.S.
Cyprus says it is a victim of a Russian disinformation attack
Cyprus has announced it is the target of a disinformation campaign that casts its leadership as corrupt. The government believes this effort shares features with previous Russian disinformation initiatives aimed at other Western nations, including France, Germany, and the United States. A recent video circulating on social media includes remarks from three key political figures: the president’s brother-in-law, a former energy minister, and the C…
Cyprus says Russia's hybrid disinformation attack against presidentCyprus authorities are investigating a video on the X network that casts doubt on the campaign financing of President Nikos Christodoulides. Law enforcement officials are classifying it as a Russian hybrid disinformation operation aimed at undermining the state's reputation.
Cyprus has been rocked by a controversial video from the X network, which allegedly alleges illegal schemes to finance President Nikos Christodoulides' 2023 election campaign. Authorities deny the video's veracity and point to a probable Russian connection, according to RBC-Ukraine, citing Ekathimerini. Cypriot authorities, investigating the controversial video, believe the recording displays characteristics of an organized hybrid operation aime…
Cyprus says it has been the target of a disinformation campaign that portrays its leadership as corrupt and that “has all the hallmarks” of previous Russian operations against France, Germany and the United States. Russia has not yet commented on the allegations, the AP reported. The video, posted on social media Thursday, combines excerpts from speeches by three public figures — the president’s brother-in-law, who also heads the presidential of…
Cypriot authorities suspect video is disinformation operation
Cypriot authorities investigating a controversial video circulated on the X platform questioning the campaign financing of President Nikos Christodoulides believe the recording shows characteristics of an organized hybrid operation aimed at directly harming the Republic of Cyprus.
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