# Russia ramps up disinformation attacks on French media ahead of 2027 presidential race

https://mins.news/en/item/80553

- France 24, 2026-09-30 15:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260930-russia-ramps-up-disinformation-attacks-on-french-media-ahead-of-2027-presidential-race

> Pro-Russian influence operations have driven an 850% surge in fake stories imitating genuine media brands, according to a NewsGuard report published this week. Eight of the 15 most frequently impersonated news outlets are French, including FRANCE 24.

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