Summary: A recent report by Insikt Group highlights Russia-linked influence operations targeting the upcoming German federal elections on February 23, 2025, employing tactics such as fake news websites and AI-generated disinformation. The report identifies five main disinformation networks aiming to manipulate public perception and undermine democratic integrity. While these operations haven’t yet significantly affected voter behavior, evolving tactics pose a risk of major disinformation events.

Affected: German federal elections

Keypoints :

• Russia-linked operations target the 2025 German federal elections utilizing fake media and deepfake videos.
• The report identifies five major disinformation networks, including Doppelgänger and Operation Overload.
• Despite current limited effect on voter behavior, the risks to media integrity and public trust remain significant.