Russians are accused

GERMANY has accused Russia of sabotage, cyberattacks and election interference and has summoned the Russian ambassador.

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The German government has also accused Russia of perpetrating disinformation campaigns.

German foreign ministry spokesperson Martin Giese said: "The goal of these Russian cyber and disinformation attacks is clear: It is to divide society, stir up mistrust, provoke rejection and weaken confidence in democratic institutions.

"This targeted manipulation of information is one of a wide range of activities by Russia aimed at undermining confidence in democratic institutions and processes in Germany." German officials have previously accused Russia of hybrid warfare attacks to destabilise Europe.