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Leaked Files from Putin's Troll Factory: How Russia Manipulated European Elections - VSquare.org

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Leaked internal documents from a Kremlin -controlled propaganda center reveal how a well-coordinated Russian campaign supported far-right parties in European Parliament elections and planted disinformation across social media platforms to undermine Ukraine .

The leaked documents, comprising thousands of files from SDA servers, were obtained by Delfi Estonia , Süddeutsche Zeitung , NDR and WDR .

The leak reveals how the SDA operates as a center for psychological warfare.

Leaked records show Russian influence operations aimed at Western Europe .

Documents reveal Russia was particularly active in Germany , supporting far-right Alternative for Germany ( AfD) Party's success is gauged by popularity of AfD party , document says.

Russian operatives thought success of far right-wing party's success in European Parliament would benefit Russia , it says.

SDA created fake comments for 38-year-old women in Germany and America .

SDA also fabricates Ukrainian documents and official quotes to be disseminated through the media.

Document details 73 instances where the SDA has created disinformation for distribution.

Document: “ The Other Ukraine ” is aimed at Ukrainians in Western Europe , Russia and Ukraine .