Belgium Probes Suspected Russian Influence on EU Lawmakers
TL;DR
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has announced an investigation into suspected Russian interference in the upcoming EU elections, citing the existence of pro-Russian networks aiming to undermine support for Ukraine. The probe follows revelations of pro-Russian influence operations in several European countries, including Belgium, and the offering of money to European Parliament members to promote Russian propaganda. The investigation comes amid concerns about a weakened European support for Ukraine benefiting Russia, and as EU leaders debate allegations of Russian interference in the upcoming elections.
- Belgium launches probe into suspected Russian interference in upcoming EU elections The Associated Press
- Belgium investigates alleged Russian payments to MEPs The Guardian
- Russia paid pro-Kremlin lawmakers to influence EU elections, says Belgium Financial Times
- 'Pro-Russian interference networks' exist in European countries, Belgian PM says Fox News
- Belgium investigating Russian influence network suspected of paying EU lawmakers Euronews
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