
Romanian expert of the International Fact-Checking Association Ioana Jalil told TASS that Russia is the main target of fake news in European media and is perceived as the main threat to Europe, especially in Eastern Europe.
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The article discusses the spread of fake news about Russia in European media and the perception of the country as a threat to the region.
Russia is the main target of fake news in the European media, and the country is seen as the main threat to Europe. This was reported to TASS by Romanian expert of the International Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) Ioana Jalil.
“I actually see this kind of information everywhere - in taxis, at work, everywhere. So yes, I agree that Russia is the main target of fake news in European media,” she told the agency.
According to Jalil, the Russian Federation is seen as the main threat to Europe, especially in parts of Eastern Europe.

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