EU and Allies Denounce Russian Disinformation Campaigns, Pledge to Counter Foreign Interference

The European External Action Service (EEAS) and several EU member states—including Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Sweden—condemn Russia's continued efforts to manipulate and interfere in the information spaces of democratic societies.

These operations aim to destabilize EU nations, create distrust in institutions, and weaken support for Ukraine. The EU asserts its readiness to detect, expose, and counter Russian disinformation, which is seen as a key part of Russia's broader military strategy.

These Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) attacks involve Russian state actors using a range of platforms, including media outlets, social media, and proxies, to spread misinformation.

A significant example, the "Doppelganger" campaign, impersonates reputable outlets to spread Kremlin propaganda. In response, the EU imposed sanctions on individuals linked to this operation and continues to collaborate with global partners to expose and disrupt such tactics.

The EU emphasizes the importance of transparency, truth, and the support of independent journalism in fighting Russian disinformation.

Through joint efforts, legal measures, and public education, the EU and its allies aim to strengthen democratic resilience and safeguard the integrity of the information space, standing firm in their support of Ukraine and democratic values.

Source: French Government, French Foreign Policy; Statement issued on 1/23/25