As one of the closest economic partners with Russia, and one of the most influential European powers, Germany has been targeted by Russian propaganda tycoons in order to polish up Moscow’s image and gain support for its actions in Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is also said to be weakening European unity by influencing Eurosceptic parties directly or indirectly.

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