# Pro-Russian accounts amplified French anger before riots

> Pro-Russian social media accounts spread false claims that worsened French protests.
- Title: Pro-Russian accounts amplified French anger before riots
- Summary: Pro-Russian social media accounts spread false claims that worsened French protests. An NGO found pro-Russian online networks amplified French anger ahead of…
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- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/tv-shows/a-propos/20261021-in-run-up-to-mass-protests-and-riots-pro-russian-accounts-amplified-french-anger-ngo-finds
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- Topics: alliance4europe, pro-russian, french protests, social media, riots, france, mideast conflict, news, world, politics
## NGO finds pro-Russian accounts
Alliance4Europe research shows pro-Russian networks manipulated information online to worsen French anger ahead of protests.
## Analysis of social media posts
The group analyzed over half a million posts across social media platforms to track the campaign back to September.
## Campaign timeline
Pro-Russian accounts began spreading false claims in early September to amplify French anger before last weekend's riots.
## French protests and unrest
Last weekend's massive protests and subsequent riots in France were worsened by pro-Russian online manipulation.
## NGO director
Omri Preiss, Alliance4Europe's Managing Director, spoke with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney about the findings.
## Consequence
The manipulation intensified French anger ahead of the riots, potentially affecting political stability in France.
## Key takeaway

An NGO found pro-Russian online networks amplified French anger ahead of weekend riots.