In Europe, where parliamentary elections for the European Union will be held in June this year, some countries have revealed that there is suspicion that funds from Russia have gone to multiple politicians in an attempt to influence the elections. , the ripples are spreading.
The Czech intelligence agency announced on the 28th that the Czech government has imposed sanctions on the operator of the Voice of Europe news site and two people involved, for manipulating information pro-Russia.
The site makes claims such as ``further aid to Ukraine will prolong the war,'' and claims that it was controlled and funded by Russia.
Czech intelligence said the activity was aimed at influencing European parliamentary elections, and it is suspected that funds from Russia went to several European politicians to spread propaganda. clarified.
In addition, in Belgium, Prime Minister Decroux stated in a statement in the lower house of parliament on the 28th that it appears that some members of the European Parliament had received money from Russia.
In the European Parliament elections to be held this June, far-right and right-wing parties that take positions critical of EU policies, such as continued support for Ukraine, are expected to gain strength.
The controversy is spreading, with calls for a thorough investigation into the influence of Russia's information manipulation and the receipt of money by members of Congress.