Putin's Trolls Weaken Merz to Boost Russia-Friendly Far Right (politico.eu)

• Russian trolls are working to undermine Chancellor Merz.
• The goal is to boost the AfD ahead of German elections.
• Part of Moscow's strategy to weaken adversaries.

"Russian disinformation campaigns aim to undermine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and boost the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of key elections, reflecting Moscow's strategy to weaken a key adversary."