WIRE — Russian disinformation networks have launched an active campaign to interfere in France's presidential election, which is set for April 2027. Over the past two weeks, at least three cases have come to light in which these networks spread fake news about possible candidates on social media, including by posing as popular French outlets. The attacks target politicians who have previously criticized Russia or expressed support for Ukraine in the war. At the same time, the narratives the Russian networks are pushing are fairly crude and easy to debunk. Meduza explains what's happening around France's presidential election and what the disinformation attacks are meant to achieve.
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