Russian Disinformation: “Operation Overload” in Hungary
Fake videos are being used in Hungary to make people dislike Ukrainian refugees. A German news source found a Russian campaign behind these videos. This is happening during the election.
Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary, is criticizing Ukraine. Ukrainian refugees in Hungary feel worried by the negative messages. Maria Trotsenko, from Kiev, wants to remove posters she sees. These posters have hateful words. The German news source found a Russian group is making these videos. This is a problem during the election.
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Highlights
Russian Disinformation in Hungary
Fake videos are used to make people dislike Ukrainian refugees.
DW Fact-Check Exposes Campaign
Deutsche Welle found a Russian campaign behind the videos.
Orbán Criticizes Ukraine
Viktor Orbán is criticizing Ukraine during his campaigns.
Refugees Find Propaganda Distressing
Ukrainian refugees in Hungary feel the propaganda is upsetting.
Refugee Wants Posters Removed
Maria Trotsenko wants to remove hateful posters.