CeMAS study: How Russia is seeking to discredit German development policy through disinformation

Targeted misinformation about development cooperation has now become a standard feature of disinformation campaigns. A new CeMAS study shows that Russian state agencies in particular are expanding their activities in this area, citing the case of USAID among others.

27. March 2026
German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Reem Alabali Radovan in a sweet potato field in Sierra Leone. She traveled to the West African country in January 2026, where she also visited development projects. (Imago / BMZ)

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Last updated: 27. March 2026