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    Latest news on Russian interference, covering election meddling, disinformation, cyber operations, political influence and international responses.

    Russian interference in foreign affairs has become a significant focus of international security and policy discussions, with numerous countries reporting sophisticated influence operations targeting their democratic processes, information environments, and critical infrastructure. Intelligence agencies across Western nations have documented coordinated efforts that combine traditional espionage with modern digital capabilities, including social media manipulation, cyber intrusions, and strategic information operations designed to exploit societal divisions and undermine public confidence in institutions.

    Recent developments include evolving technical approaches to disinformation dissemination, with artificial intelligence increasingly utilised to create and amplify misleading content. Cybersecurity experts continue to track infrastructure targeting operations against government systems, utilities, and communications networks. International responses have expanded to include coordinated sanctions regimes, diplomatic expulsions, and enhanced information sharing among allied nations. Meanwhile, social media platforms and technology companies have implemented varying countermeasures to identify and reduce the spread of coordinated inauthentic behaviour.

    The human impact of interference operations extends beyond immediate political effects, contributing to heightened social tensions and eroding trust in media, elections, and public institutions. Civil society organisations have developed resources to improve digital literacy and help citizens identify manipulation attempts. Academic researchers track psychological and social dimensions of influence campaigns, while journalists work to expose covert operations and provide context for understanding these complex challenges to democratic resilience and national security.

    Concerns about Russian interference gained prominent international attention following the 2016 US presidential election, though similar operations have been traced back decades earlier. Historical approaches included funding of political movements, traditional media influence, and human intelligence operations, with modern digital techniques representing an evolution rather than entirely new strategy. This context helps frame contemporary understanding of interference as part of a broader geopolitical approach that combines various instruments of influence to achieve strategic objectives without direct military confrontation.

    Stay informed about Russian interference with our comprehensive NewsNow feed, delivering timely updates on newly identified operations, technical analyses of disinformation tactics, policy responses from governments worldwide, and expert assessments of evolving threats. Whether you're tracking election security concerns, researching influence operations, or following international relations developments, our constantly updated coverage ensures you receive diverse perspectives on this complex and consequential aspect of global politics.


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