A Russian disinformation campaign is seeking to boost the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), undermine mainstream German parties and sow worries about the economy ahead of the country's Feb. 23 election,

German think tank CeMAS identifies a surge in Russian disinformation targeting the AfD while aiming to destabilize support for Ukraine.

Russia is actively conducting a disinformation campaign to support Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. According to United24 Media, the campaign aims to sow discord among mainstream political factions and exacerbate economic anxieties ahead of the February 23 election.

Russia's disinformation campaign is aimed at supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, undermining mainstream German parties and sowing anxiety about the economy ahead of the country's February 23 elections,