FACT CHECK: RUSSIAN DISINFORMATION TARGETS GERMAN ELECTIONS

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Ahead of four elections in Germany this fall, dozens of fake posts are circulating online aimed at discrediting candidates and portraying Germany as divided. Analysts warn that Russia is now targeting local candidates.

Deutsche Welle reports that ahead of four elections in Germany this fall, dozens of fake posts are circulating online aimed at discrediting candidates and portraying Germany as divided.

The report adds: Analysts warn that Russia is now targeting local candidates.

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