Russia intensifies propaganda targeting Friedrich Merz

Germany's Verfassungsschutz reports a surge in disinformation campaigns against the CDU leader.

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These attacks aim to destabilize German politics amid internal crises.

Russia exploits divisions to weaken opposition to its war in Ukraine.

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