Leaks reveal how Russia's foreign intelligence runs disinformation campaigns

Leaked correspondence from Russia's foreign intelligence agency, SVR, reveals a disinformation campaign strategy targeting the West. The operation, codenamed "Project Kylo," aimed to stoke anti-government sentiments by spreading fear and panic through fake news and social media manipulation. The SVR planned to create a fake NGO to incite anti-establishment demonstrations and discredit causes like supporting Ukrainian refugees. The operation involved creating fake news websites and social media accounts to spread sensationalistic content. The SVR's goal was to instill fear in Western populations, leading to protests and the discrediting of Ukraine. The operation was designed to be traceless and cost-effective, with the SVR targeting millions of users to achieve its objectives. European authorities have identified Russian influence operations, including staged protests and fake news dissemination. The leaked documents shed light on the SVR's sophisticated propaganda tactics, emphasizing the use of fear and manipulation to achieve their goals in the West.