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Austrian Spy Confesses to Russian Disinformation Campaign

3/24/2025

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Austrian authorities have exposed a significant Russian disinformation campaign orchestrated by a Bulgarian spy, designed to sway public sentiment against Ukraine and President Zelensky. This insidious operation, which began soon after Russia's 2022 invasion, employed both online and offline tactics, including provocative nationalist graffiti. The suspect has confessed to her role in this alarming scheme.

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Austrian authorities have exposed a significant Russian disinformation campaign orchestrated by a Bulgarian spy, designed to sway public sentiment against Ukraine and President Zelensky. This insidious operation, which began soon after Russia's 2022 invasion, employed both online and offline tactics, including provocative nationalist graffiti. The suspect has confessed to her role in this alarming scheme.