To Protect Elections In Europe, Zelenskyy Should Be Asked To Strike Russian Data Centers More — Lithuanian PM
European countries must invest in countering Russian disinformation alongside building up military capabilities, in particular to protect democratic elections from outside influence. Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius stated this at the Warsaw Security Forum during a panel discussion titled “Europe’s Strategic Moment In A Fracturing World,” UATV English reports. “If you want…
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius emphasized the need for European countries to invest in countering Russian disinformation alongside strengthening military strength to guard against foreign interference in democratic elections. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum, Sinkevičius stressed the importance of preparing and investing in both communication with citizens and combating disinformation.
He highlighted that numerous elections are set to occur across Europe next year, urging attention to not only military readiness but also the countering of information threats. Sinkevičius specifically mentioned the influence of Yandex data centers and the need to invest significant funds in fighting disinformation.
Addressing the issue of protecting elections from Russian hybrid attacks, Sinkevičius proposed asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to intensify strikes on Russian data centers in Russia. This suggestion was made in response to the threat of information manipulation and the distortion of reality by Russia. The Lithuanian leader believes that such actions could help in countering Russian interference in European elections.
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