Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Researchers Warn of Fresh Russian Midterm Election Meddling
Researchers found two new waves of online activity linked to Russia.
They saw this activity on platforms such as X and Bluesky.
The activity was reportedly aimed at the United States.
Russia is accused of trying to meddle in America’s midterm elections.
Graphika researcher Jean Le Roux said the activity may grow.
He said this could be the beginning of a larger campaign.
The researchers do not expect the activity to stop soon.
The report does not provide details about who created every post or how the campaign works.
Researchers in Europe and the United States identified two waves of activity over the past week.
The activity appeared on platforms including X and Bluesky.
Russia has been accused of targeting America’s upcoming midterm elections.
Graphika researcher Jean Le Roux said the activity is expected to increase.
Le Roux described the activity as an initial phase of US election-focused campaigning.
- Who
- Researchers in Europe and the United States identified the activity; Russia is accused of involvement, and Graphika researcher Jean Le Roux commented on it.
- What
- Two waves of activity were identified on social media platforms and described as possible Russian meddling in US midterm elections.
- When
- Over the past week; researchers said the activity is expected to increase.
- Where
- On platforms including X and Bluesky, targeting the United States.
- Why
- The activity is characterized as US election-focused campaigning connected to alleged Russian meddling.
- Accused actor
- Russia
- Target
- United States midterm elections
- Activity identified
- Two waves over the past week
- Platforms mentioned
- X and Bluesky
- Research organization
- Graphika
- Researcher quoted
- Jean Le Roux
- Expected trend
- Researchers anticipate the activity will increase