VICE News: Russia's fake news machine is targeting the French elections
In early April, the Russian state media outlet Sputnik published a story suggesting Emmanuel Macron, centrist candidate for the French presidency, was “a U.S. agent” and possibly “acting in the interests of the U.S. financial market in France.” Another article, published in French, claimed Macron’s campaign was being financed by Saudi Arabia — and despite being completely inaccurate, it generated 10,000 likes, shares, and comments on Facebook.
The Russian fake-media machine has trained its sights on the French elections, and there are just two days to go in what has been a roller-coaster campaign. Opinion polls have the leading candidates, far-right National Front leader Marine Le Pen, left-wing veteran Jean-Luc Melenchon, conservative François Fillon, and centrist, pro-Europe candidate Emmanuel Macron separated by the polling margin of error ahead of the Sunday vote.
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More News On Concerns That Russia Is Meddling In France's Presidential Campaign
France concerned over Russian interference in elections amid reports of hacking, fake news -- FOX News
U.S. Eyes Russian Meddling in French Presidential Campaign -- NBC
Russian interference looms over European elections -- The Hill
Russia Campaigns for the French Presidency -- Stratfor
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