Russian Disinformation Campaign Targeting German Elections Involves U.S. 'MAGA' Influencers

Security sources and analysts warn of a coordinated 'Matryoshka' propaganda effort aimed at disrupting German state elections by exploiting U.S. social media voices.

European security officials are sounding the alarm as a sophisticated Russian disinformation campaign, dubbed the 'Matryoshka' operation, intensifies ahead of critical state elections in Germany. Intelligence reports suggest a calculated effort by state-backed actors to manipulate public sentiment by weaponizing U.S.-based social media personalities. According to findings from multiple outlets, including the Financial Times and Reuters, the campaign involves the systematic targeting of prominent 'MAGA' influencers. By feeding these figures specific narratives—often centering on anti-establ…