US Midterms: Russian disinformation campaign targets Democrats

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
US Midterms: Russian disinformation campaign targets DemocratsWorldPing
Image via France 24.

What happened

With US midterm elections now less than two months away, a series of videos have surfaced online, featuring celebrities seemingly denouncing the Democrats.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:19:37 UTC.

Why it matters

International stories like this one shape diplomacy, travel, energy supply and security decisions well beyond the country involved, which is why WorldPing tracks every update on it in one place.

What to watch next

  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Russian attack on Ukraine's capital injures at least 16

  2. India vows to protect energy security after new US tariffs over Russian oil

  3. Russian birth tourism to Brazil increases

  4. US Midterms: Russian disinformation campaign targets Democrats

Sources

The original report was published by France 24. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

Read the full report at France 24

Follow the story

Living hubs that keep updating as this story develops.

Related WorldPing coverage

Deutsche Welle
WorldPing
Deutsche Welle

Russian birth tourism to Brazil increases

Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and stricter regulations in Argentina, more and more Russians are choosing to travel to Brazil to give birth to children, who will obtain Brazilian nationality.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle

India vows to protect energy security after new US tariffs over Russian oilWorldPing
France 24

India vows to protect energy security after new US tariffs over Russian oil

India has warned Washington that new measures to levy tariffs over the purchase of Russian oil could impact bilateral ties, the South Asian nation's foreign ministry said on Thursday, hours after the U.S. made a ​new move to ‌punish such buyers.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24