Russian propaganda operation exposed

A Czech media outlet, Seznam Zprávy, revealed on September 21 that Russia had conducted a propaganda operation targeting France. The report was based on the cooperation of two Russian citizens in Berlin, who were lured to Prague for an interview.

Russian citizens lured to Prague

Vitaliy Chashchukhin and Igor Dolmatov, both Russian citizens living in Berlin, were invited to Prague by Seznam Zprávy. They had come to the city to produce a documentary for the organization Rybar, which was part of the investigation into the propaganda operation.

Propaganda operation details

The Czech journalists uncovered evidence of a Russian interference operation aimed at influencing public opinion in France. The operation involved spreading information through media channels to shape perceptions and potentially affect political or social dynamics in the country.

Rybar organization involved

The organization Rybar, which was involved in producing the documentary, played a role in the investigation. The documentary was part of a broader effort to expose Russian influence operations targeting European countries, including France.