Kilicdaroglu accuses Russia of making opposition 'deep fakes' in Turkey.

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Source: Al-Monitor
Kilicdaroglu accuses Russia of making opposition 'deep fakes' in Turkey.
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Turkey's main opposition leader, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, has accused Russia of creating deepfake videos targeting former presidential candidate Muharrem Ince, who withdrew from the race following the circulation of a fabricated sex tape. Kilicdaroglu pointed fingers at Russia for meddling in the election, while Ince accused his former party of smearing him. Kilicdaroglu did not provide evidence to support his accusations, but a CHP member previously described unconfirmed reports of Russian meddling. Erdogan's personal ties with Putin have come under scrutiny due to an opaque mutual deal between Ankara and Moscow.

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