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Austria says it has uncovered a Russian-steered campaign to spread disinformation about Ukraine
- Austrian authorities uncovered a Russian-steered disinformation campaign about Ukraine after detaining a Bulgarian woman accused of espionage for Russia.
- The investigation found that a Russian intelligence cell planned a disinformation campaign in German-speaking countries, particularly Austria, soon after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, according to the Interior Ministry.
- The Bulgarian suspect reportedly played a significant role in the disinformation effort and has admitted to working for the cell, as stated by the ministry.
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"Young beautiful" — the name of the "Russian spy" from Bulgaria became known: EADaily
EADaily, March 25th, 2025. The European media published the name of a Bulgarian citizen suspected by the Austrian authorities of spying for Russia, which manifested itself in the form of "conducting a large-scale disinformation campaign in Austria."
The Hague in the Netherlands plans to show a propaganda film about the war against Ukraine “Russians at War” directed by Anastasia Trofimova. The Ukrainian Embassy called for canceling the demonstrations.
Radio amateurs punished for illegally setting up stations to gather sensitive data, spread false information: MSS
China’s state security agency on Sunday revealed two cases of radio enthusiasts setting up illegal stations under foreign direction to gather sensitive data and spread disinformation.
A Russian disinformation campaign has been uncovered in Austria, according to the country's security service.
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