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DARK SECRETS: Eu struggles to counter russian disinformation ahead of european elections | Vintage Vibes

Ahead of this weekend's EU-wide parliamentary election, cybersecurity watchdogs say the bloc is struggling to counter Russian online disinformation onslaught. REUTERS - DADO RUVIC

As the European Union prepares for this weekend's EU-wide parliamentary elections, the bloc faces significant challenges in combating alleged Russian disinformation. Despite Russia's denials of interference, the potential impact of a disinformation campaign on voter opinion remains difficult to measure.

Last month, the European Union's disinformation-busting team debunked a Russian-language video on YouTube that said citizens were fleeing dictatorship in Poland and seeking refuge in Belarus, a close ally of Moscow.

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