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Brussels sees 'attempts by Russia to profit' from Ceuta crisis, but says there is 'no evidence' that it caused it
Spain🏛️ PoliticsCenter2 hr. ago

Brussels sees 'attempts by Russia to profit' from Ceuta crisis, but says there is 'no evidence' that it caused it

The European Union's External Action Service (SEAE) has stated that during the Ceuta migrant crisis, there were observations of attempts by Russia to benefit from the situation through social media. However, SEAE emphasized that there is no conclusive evidence linking the crisis, triggered by the irregular entry of tens of thousands of migrants at the end of July, to disinformation spread by foreign state actors. The EU acknowledges potential Russian involvement but stresses the lack of proof connecting it directly to the crisis' cause.

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El País logoEl PaísIndependent🔒Center2 hr. ago
Brussels sees 'attempts by Russia to profit' from Ceuta crisis, but says there is 'no evidence' that it caused it

The European Union's External Action Service (SEAE) has stated that during the Ceuta migrant crisis, there were observations of attempts by Russia to benefit from the situation through social media. However, SEAE emphasized that there is no conclusive evidence linking the crisis, triggered by the irregular entry of tens of thousands of migrants at the end of July, to disinformation spread by foreign state actors. The EU acknowledges potential Russian involvement but stresses the lack of proof connecting it directly to the crisis' cause.

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