Paris, France, Aug 5, 2026 (AFP) - Russian disinformation targets French presidential candidate, says team

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2026-08-05

A Russian disinformation campaign has targeted French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal, said a government body and a member of his team on Wednesday, in the latest such report in recent weeks. The alleged interference comes as France prepares for next year's presidential election, with the far right eyeing its best chance yet at winning. Security authorities detected "external interference originating from Russia and bodies linked to the Russ......

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