Russia ramps up disinformation war as French presidential elections draw nearer

A Russian disinformation campaign has targeted French presidential candidate Gabriel Attal, the latest such report in recent weeks. The alleged interference comes as France prepares for next year's presidential election. Similar disinformation campaigns have also been launched against presidential candidates Raphael Glucksmann, a left-wing member of the European Parliament and vocal Kremlin critic, and centrist ex-prime minister Edouard Philippe.