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An investigation by The Insider reveals the "Doppelgänger" operation, a Kremlin-coordinated propaganda network that fabricates news and manipulates images to influence public opinion in Europe and the U.S. This operation, initiated in 2022, employs tactics such as imitating credible media outlets and creating fake social media accounts to spread pro-Kremlin messages. The agency behind this effort, ASD, is overseen by political communication expert Ilya Gambashidze and aims to exploit existing societal conflicts in the West. Examples include disinformation campaigns about Ukrainian officials' extravagant spending, which gained traction among U.S. politicians. The operation also extends to social tensions in France, including the amplification of antisemitic graffiti and concerns about public safety ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics.