Investigation links hundreds of global figures to Russian disinformation campaign
An OCCRP investigation shows hundreds of politicians and academics worldwide were interviewed for a Russian disinformation network linked to Aleksandr Dugin.
An investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has revealed that hundreds of academics, politicians, and public figures worldwide were interviewed for a prominent Russian disinformation initiative.
According to the report, many interviewees shared ties with ultranationalist Russian theorist Aleksandr Dugin or participated in events such as the 2023 "First Global Conference on Multipolarity," co-organized by Dugin-aligned networks. Some participants reported being approached by unidentified handlers on encrypted messaging apps. Norwegian right-wing figure Christen Krogvig stated he was contacted on Telegram by an individual using a pseudonym whom he never met in person.
The findings highlight how foreign influence operations recruit international voices to amplify specific geopolitical narratives under the guise of independent commentary and academic discourse.
Sources: OCCRP