Austrian intelligence officers investigating a Bulgarian for alleged espionage have uncovered a Russian disinformation campaign aimed at damaging Ukraine.
The suspected spy allegedly led a large-scale effort in Austria and Germany to disseminate what looked like pro-Ukrainian messaging but with the use of nationalist and right-extremist language, seeking to create distrust in Kyiv’s leadership, the Interior Ministry in Vienna said in a statement Monday. The Bulgarian served as an intelligence contact for Russian operatives and received campaign materials.
The suspect has admitted working for the spy cell, primarily in 2022, according to the ministry. Data on the scheme was discovered ...
Learn more about Bloomberg Law or Log In to keep reading:
Learn About Bloomberg Law
AI-powered legal analytics, workflow tools and premium legal & business news.
Already a subscriber?
Log in to keep reading or access research tools.