Russian disinformation campaign targets pro-Ukraine candidates ahead of midterms, lawmakers say

kyivindependent.com·Rebecka Pieder·2026-10-23T03:04:03.000Z
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Two U.S. Democratic lawmakers say intelligence briefings revealed Russia is running a disinformation campaign using AI-generated content to target American politicians who support Ukraine, especially during the upcoming midterm elections. The article reports that fake videos targeting specific candidates were likely created by a Russian-backed group, based on analysis by disinformation researchers. It highlights concerns about foreign interference in U.S. democracy, particularly through social media manipulation.

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