# Lawmakers say Russian disinformation targets pro-Ukraine candidates ahead of midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/112092

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-23 03:04 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-disinformation-campaign-targets-pro-ukraine-candidates-ahead-of-midterms-lawmakers-say/

> Two Democratic lawmakers said Russia is conducting a covert social media disinformation campaign against U.S. politicians who support Ukraine, particularly candidates in the upcoming midterms. They said AI has accelerated the effort, with Jon Ossoff and James Talarico especially targeted.

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