Mar 6, 2025
Adéla Klečková, joined Studio 6 on Česká televize to discuss Russia’s hybrid warfare – particularly in the context of the recent German elections
Adéla Klečková spoke about disinformation and Russian hybrid warfare during the German parliamentary elections. While CDU/CSU secured victory, Russia had thrown its support behind a different political player. To assess which party received this backing, it is useful to analyze how frequently and with what sentiment a party is covered in Russian state media, particularly Russia Today and Sputnik.
As Adéla explained, AfD received overwhelmingly positive coverage, while Bündnis 90/Die Grünen faced the harshest criticism. This aligns with Russia’s strategic interests – primarily restoring energy ties with Germany and weakening European support for Ukraine.
However, Russia’s hybrid warfare is not limited to Germany. The discussion also explored the broader scope of Russian influence operations across Europe, tracing their origins and evolution over time.
Watch the full segment here: https://www.ceskatelevize.cz/porady/1096902795-studio-6/225411010100224/cast/1098540/