Researchers have uncovered a Russian-linked disinformation campaign targeting Moldova’s upcoming 2025 elections, aiming to influence public opinion and weaken democratic trust. The campaign is linked to the influence group Storm-1679 and shares infrastructure with previous Russian disinformation efforts. #Storm1679 #MoldovaElections
Keypoints
- The disinformation campaign is connected to the Russian influence group Storm-1679 and targets Moldova’s pro-European movement.
- The campaign infrastructure shows continuity with a 2022 disinformation effort, using the same code and hosting setups.
- The websites involved have no clear ownership, indicating efforts to conceal the operators’ identities and ties to Russia.
- Content analysis reveals a pattern of disinformation aimed at discrediting Moldova’s leadership and democratic institutions.
- Social media amplification by low-quality accounts spread the disinformation across platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok.
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