Poland Urges EU Campaign to Combat Russian Disinformation Ahead of U.S. Election

Poland is urging the European Union to initiate a campaign in the United States to raise awareness about the importance of EU-U.S. relations and counter Russian disinformation. This effort is aimed at reinforcing transatlantic relations and educating the American public, especially with the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

Poland is calling on the European Union to launch a public awareness campaign in the United States to highlight the significance of the EU-U.S. relationship. The move aims to preempt Russian disinformation ahead of the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5.

In a paper prepared for an EU foreign ministers' meeting on Monday, Poland emphasized the urgency of countering misleading narratives that could drive a wedge between the EU and Washington. The paper urges the EU to take 'swift and robust action' to bolster transatlantic ties through strategic communication in the U.S.

The document outlines concerns that Russian state media and online platforms are spreading false information about U.S. immigration and border security. Poland's initiative also seeks to highlight the European aid to Ukraine, arguing that this story needs to be shared with the American public to counter claims of insufficient support.