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CAVOK@lemmy.world to Europe@feddit.orgEnglish · 8 days ago

EU chief von der Leyen targeted by Russian smear campaign – DW – 09/05/2025

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CAVOK@lemmy.world to Europe@feddit.orgEnglish · 8 days ago
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A suspected jamming of the GPS on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's plane has sparked ridicule in Russia.
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  • einkorn@feddit.org
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    Well, one could point to multiple instances of nepotism and corruption, but I guess lamenting the fact that she successfully studied medicine is also a valid option? /s

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    Why? She’s awful enough on her own.

    I picture a bored Russian agent trying to post some hateful comment only to see it’s already been posted.

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      That “the office” meme of “boss congratulating me on the all-nighter <-> me who just woke up”.

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    There isnt even a need to invent things. She already is as corrupt and disgusting as it gets.
    The whole chat control thing is her project same as the internet censorship campaigns.
    Her Israel policy just make it that much more disgusting. “protect the children” but slaughter the Palestinian ones huh?

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      She was already a joke in German politics. Everybody in Germany breathed a sigh of relief when she left. She was being clearly groomed as a candidate for cancellor but screwed it up by being too corrupt even for the deeply corrupt CDU.

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        She can still do damage as long she is in politcal position power grinding.

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    What a shock. Russia picking apart western alliances and institutions.

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    Russian spy agency disinfo campaign targets German Chancellor Merz, claims Nazi family ties fuel “obsession” to send Ukraine Taurus missiles

    But they are not alone I guess …

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