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EU on alert over Russia’s hybrid offensive

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The European Union has become increasingly concerned about Russian interference as part of what it sees as a broader hybrid campaign orchestrated by Moscow to weaken the West .

Events such as the Olympics in Paris as well as national elections in Romania , Germany , Moldova and last year ’s European Parliament elections have been seen as targets in the hybrid campaign.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last year pledged to set up EUDS to counter the threats.

Former Soviet republic is deeply divided between pro-European and pro-Russian factions.

Pro-Western President Maia Sandu won a second term in office in October .

The EU accused Russia of unprecedented’ meddling in the votes in an attempt to favour pro-Kremlin candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo .

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67

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66

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47

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formal

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English

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69

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possibly offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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