Russian influence op keeps trying but struggles to win hearts and minds

Meta researchers report that Doppelganger, a prolific Russia-linked influence operation run by contractors tied to the Russian state, continues to push narratives aimed at undermining Western support for Ukraine and influencing upcoming European elections. Due to increased scrutiny and platform mitigation, the group has shifted tactics away from typo-squatted domains and obvious redirects, and Meta has removed associated accounts and published indicators; researchers characterize the operation as resource-intensive but largely ineffective at building authentic social media audiences.