An EU report states that a Russian network used social media to exploit riots in France.

Updated 2026-11-09 · told from many outlets at once

A Russian-linked network called Operation Overload circulated fabricated videos impersonating western media outlets to exploit French protests in October. The EU assessment identified this operation as active since September 2023. Additionally, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs identified similar narratives promoted by MAGA movement accounts and Israeli figures.

• The 10 most-viewed posts from pro-Russian circles received 2.8 million views between October 16 and 18.
• The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs identified similar narratives promoted by MAGA movement accounts and Israeli figures.
• A Russian-linked network called Operation Overload circulated fabricated videos impersonating western media outlets.
• The 10 most-viewed X posts on France's unrest by MAGA-linked officials, media outlets and influencers received more than 49 million views during the same period.
• The top ten messages from Israeli officials, media, and influencers surpassed 35 million views in the same period.
• The EU assessment found no evidence that Russia or any foreign actor instigated or escalated the protests.

Outlets: Al-Monitor, G4Media, Proto Thema English, The Express Tribune, The Jerusalem Post, Times of India (Top), TimesLIVE

Written by AI from the outlets' reporting and checked automatically; it can contain mistakes. How Daily Brief works · Privacy