Russia relies on 'unwitting Americans' to spread election disinformation, US officials say

Russia is turning a fresh page in their propaganda playbook in a bid to influence public opinion ahead of the 2024 US presidential election by employing both witting and unwitting Americans as well as commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation, top intelligence officials said on Monday. 

Jul 30, 2024 - 07:00
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Russia relies on 'unwitting Americans' to spread election disinformation, US officials say
Russia is turning a fresh page in their propaganda playbook in a bid to influence public opinion ahead of the 2024 US presidential election by employing both witting and unwitting Americans as well as commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation, top intelligence officials said on Monday.