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Republic of Georgia alleges foreign disinfo campaign sought to scare off Russian tourists
August 6, 2026 · The Record · Severity: MEDIUM
Georgia's State Security Service is investigating a foreign disinformation campaign that spread false stories about Georgians mistreating Russian tourists. The goal appears to be scaring off Russian visitors. Authorities are probing whether foreign entities orchestrated the fabricated narratives.
Key Takeaways
- Georgia investigates foreign disinformation aimed at scaring off Russian tourists.
- Fabricated stories claimed Georgians were mistreating Russian visitors.
- The State Security Service probes whether foreign entities are behind the campaign.