European Council on Foreign Relations
The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is an independent pan-European think tank founded in 2007 and headquartered in London, with offices in several other European capitals. It conducts research and policy analysis on European foreign policy, the EU's relations with major global actors, and security issues affecting the continent. The organisation was launched by former European foreign ministers and draws on a network of researchers across Europe. ECFR publishes reports, convenes policymakers, and offers recommendations to European governments and EU institutions.
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Investigation: Russia-linked recruitment network uses Meta and Google tech to recruit foreigners for war against Ukraine
A Politico investigation based on a Code for Africa report found that Russia-linked mercenary recruitment operations use Western advertising, AI, and hosting technologies from companies including Meta and Google to recruit foreigners for the war against Ukraine. Researchers identified 89 websites, seven social media accounts and 39 messenger channels used in the operations, with new assets appearing daily. Google disputed specific claims in the report, saying it is 'actively reviewing' the facts.