Russia Targets French Presidential Hopefuls | Europe News

French presidential hopefuls are under fire from a suspected Russian disinformation campaign as the 2027 election looms — with Gabriel Attal, Édouard Philippe, and Raphaël Glucksmann all reportedly targeted. French intelligence agency Viginum confirms pro-Russian origins and ties to last year’s “Matriochka” operation, which used fake media stories to distort narratives. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu vows to combat foreign interference, saying multiple attempts have already been thwarted and all involved parties notified — keeping democracy’s integrity front and center. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2adf792ac1d57f0b