French government officials have accused Russia of orchestrating a far-reaching online manipulation campaign against Ukraine and its allies, aiming to affect the public's perception ahead of key elections in the West.

In a year significant for elections in the U.K., the European Union, and the United States, French officials highlight Russia's intensified disinformation efforts. These efforts focus on spreading deceptive content via social media and websites to discredit Ukraine's resistance, fracture Western support, and influence voter opinions and reactions to major sporting events.