European Authorities Uncover Russian Influence Network, Prompting Urgent Debate
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Polish authorities conducted searches related to a suspected Russian spy network, with the Czech Republic providing intelligence. The network aimed to implement Kremlin's foreign policy objectives, including weakening Poland's position and discrediting Ukraine and the EU. Czech authorities added pro-Kremlin Ukrainian politicians and a Prague-based news website to its sanctions list, uncovering Russian-funded influence activities in Europe. The German Interior Ministry emphasized the need to investigate and prevent such influence operations.
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- MEPs call for 'urgent' debate into Russian influence scandal POLITICO Europe
- Czechs Accuse Two Men of Running 'Russian Influence Operation' in Europe The New York Times
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