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Ukrainian Athletes Targeted by Russian Disinformation Ahead of Olympics

2/17/2026

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Ukrainian athletes at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are facing a wave of disinformation linked to Russia's operation Matryoshka.
Recent false accusations targeting Ukrainian athletes appear to be part of that campaign.
The spread of these fake news reports has raised concerns about the impact on athletes and visitors.
France 24's Charlotte Hughes provides an overview of the situation.

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Story summary

Ukrainian athletes at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics are facing a wave of disinformation linked to Russia's operation Matryoshka.
Recent false accusations targeting Ukrainian athletes appear to be part of that campaign.
The spread of these fake news reports has raised concerns about the impact on athletes and visitors.
France 24's Charlotte Hughes provides an overview of the situation.