“On Tuesday, the Russian disinformation network Matryoshka circulated 12 pieces of fake news on X about the protests in France, impersonating various French media outlets, including France24, Le Figaro, BfmTv and Le Parisien,” says Colon, a lecturer at Sciences Po Paris

How does the ‘democratic shield’ work? “Through preventive action against interference,” says the former minister, “but also through response mechanisms and the adoption of countermeasures, with the establishment of a public-private analysis committee that informs DIS and AGCOM of any threats detected, to ensure the transparency and integrity of the electoral process and the transparency of funding"

The ISW describes the Kremlin’s new influence machine: not just propaganda, but the training of foreign journalists and influencers, with AI acting as a multiplier. There is also an address in Rome, a stone’s throw from Campo de Fiori, with a curious coincidence.