Monday, 17 August 2026Europe · Analysis
Independent · Brussels & Berlin
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Spokeswoman, Russian Foreign Ministry
Police say Moscow is spending more than $300 million, over three times last year's outlay, on vote-buying, disinformation and a foiled plot to train men for violent unrest before Sunday's parliamentary election.
Brussels targets 189 tankers while London hits missile components and disinformation networks, acting in concert after Trump failed to extract a ceasefire commitment from Putin.
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