Loading signal...
Signal
Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
On 8 February 2024, the European Parliament condemned ongoing Russian interference aimed at undermining European democracy, including allegations against Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka acting as an informant for Russia's FSB.
On 8 February 2024, the European Parliament adopted a resolution with 433 votes in favor, condemning Russia's continuous efforts to undermine European democracy through interference and disinformation. The resolution highlights the Kremlin's recruitment of some MEPs as 'influence agents' to channel Russian propaganda and support Russia's interests. It expressed deep concern over reports that Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka allegedly acted as an informant for the Russian FSB and urged both European and Latvian authorities to investigate these allegations thoroughly. The resolution also cited Russia's funding and influencing far-right parties and actors in various EU member states, including Germany, France, and Slovakia, with the goal of subverting support for Ukraine. Furthermore, the resolution highlighted concerns about alleged relations between Catalan separatists and Russian administration, including meetings between Catalan MEPs and Russian representatives, calling for further scrutiny by the European Parliament and judicial authorities. The Parliament called for sanctions and criminal proceedings regarding MEPs serving Russia’s interests and reiterated concerns about Russia’s broader strategy to destabilize the EU and promote disunity.
Confidence: High
The European Parliament resolution explicitly names Russian efforts to interfere with and manipulate European democracy, including the use of influence agents like Latvian MEP Ždanoka alleged to have worked for the FSB, and funding of far-right parties. This clearly constitutes Russian hybrid hostile activity. There is no defense preparation described.
Source URL
https://europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240202IPR17323/meps-condemn-continuous-russian-efforts-to-undermine-european-democracy
Published as a hybrid-warfare signal with a public source and reviewer-approved assessment bands. See the methodology for how records are assessed.
{
"id": "9857f4ec-0b01-48b9-84c7-6aedf9cef82e",
"url": "https://europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240202IPR17323/meps-condemn-continuous-russian-efforts-to-undermine-european-democracy",
"source": "csv-import",
"status": "approved",
"category": "Political & Legal Subversion",
"subcategory": "Political Manipulation",
"incident_type": "Creating/manipulating political movements",
"country": "European Union",
"source_reliability": "B",
"info_credibility": "3",
"tags": [
"Russian interference",
"European Parliament",
"disinformation",
"political manipulation",
"Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka",
"FSB informant allegation",
"far-right parties",
"Catalan separatists",
"EU democracy",
"sanctions",
"influence agents"
],
"nodes": [],
"countries": [
"European Union"
],
"where_text": "Land",
"headline": "MEPs condemn continuous Russian efforts to undermine European democracy",
"description": "The European Parliament passed a resolution condemning Russia's persistent efforts to destabilize European democracy. The resolution focuses on the Kremlin's use of influence agents within the European Parliament, including Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka, who is alleged to have acted as an informant for Russia's FSB. Parliament members highlighted Russia's provision of funding to far-right parties and actors across multiple EU countries, enabling disinformation campaigns and attempts to subvert democratic processes. The resolution also addressed Moscow's support for separatist movements such as the Catalan secessionists, stressing the need for judicial investigations and sanctions against MEPs connected to Russian interests. This action reflects grave concern about Russian interference tactics including funding, propaganda amplification, and manipulation of democratic institutions to achieve geopolitical advantage.",
"summary_short": "On 8 February 2024, the European Parliament condemned ongoing Russian interference aimed at undermining European democracy, including allegations against Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka acting as an informant for Russia's FSB.",
"summary_extended": "On 8 February 2024, the European Parliament adopted a resolution with 433 votes in favor, condemning Russia's continuous efforts to undermine European democracy through interference and disinformation. The resolution highlights the Kremlin's recruitment of some MEPs as 'influence agents' to channel Russian propaganda and support Russia's interests. It expressed deep concern over reports that Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka allegedly acted as an informant for the Russian FSB and urged both European and Latvian authorities to investigate these allegations thoroughly. The resolution also cited Russia's funding and influencing far-right parties and actors in various EU member states, including Germany, France, and Slovakia, with the goal of subverting support for Ukraine. Furthermore, the resolution highlighted concerns about alleged relations between Catalan separatists and Russian administration, including meetings between Catalan MEPs and Russian representatives, calling for further scrutiny by the European Parliament and judicial authorities. The Parliament called for sanctions and criminal proceedings regarding MEPs serving Russia’s interests and reiterated concerns about Russia’s broader strategy to destabilize the EU and promote disunity.",
"actor_primary": "Russian FSB",
"target_primary": null,
"location_text": "European Union",
"location_region": null,
"location_coordinates_lat": 50.8503,
"location_coordinates_lon": 4.3517,
"location_precision": "Regional",
"is_aggressor_signal": true,
"signal_type": "HYBRID_SIGNAL",
"is_hybrid_war_signal": true,
"classification_complete": true,
"hybrid_signal_complete": true,
"classification_confidence": "High",
"classification_rationale": "The European Parliament resolution explicitly names Russian efforts to interfere with and manipulate European democracy, including the use of influence agents like Latvian MEP Ždanoka alleged to have worked for the FSB, and funding of far-right parties. This clearly constitutes Russian hybrid hostile activity. There is no defense preparation described.",
"event_time_utc": "2024-02-08T13:33:00.000Z",
"end_time_utc": null,
"event_time_confidence": "unknown",
"created_at": "2026-02-01T00:14:41.150Z",
"updated_at": "2026-11-04T08:36:03.522Z",
"reliability_band": "strong",
"location_precision_band": "regional",
"time_precision_band": "unknown",
"severity_band": "moderate",
"attribution_confidence_band": "high",
"attribution_basis": "single_source"
}Source reliability
B
Info credibility
3
Event time
Feb 8, 2024, 13:33 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
European Union
Primary actor
Russian FSB
Country
European Union
Countries
European Union
Tags
Russian interference, European Parliament, disinformation, political manipulation, Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka, FSB informant allegation, far-right parties, Catalan separatists, EU democracy, sanctions, influence agents
Signal
Submitted
Feb 1, 2026, 00:14 UTC
On 8 February 2024, the European Parliament condemned ongoing Russian interference aimed at undermining European democracy, including allegations against Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka acting as an informant for Russia's FSB.
On 8 February 2024, the European Parliament adopted a resolution with 433 votes in favor, condemning Russia's continuous efforts to undermine European democracy through interference and disinformation. The resolution highlights the Kremlin's recruitment of some MEPs as 'influence agents' to channel Russian propaganda and support Russia's interests. It expressed deep concern over reports that Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka allegedly acted as an informant for the Russian FSB and urged both European and Latvian authorities to investigate these allegations thoroughly. The resolution also cited Russia's funding and influencing far-right parties and actors in various EU member states, including Germany, France, and Slovakia, with the goal of subverting support for Ukraine. Furthermore, the resolution highlighted concerns about alleged relations between Catalan separatists and Russian administration, including meetings between Catalan MEPs and Russian representatives, calling for further scrutiny by the European Parliament and judicial authorities. The Parliament called for sanctions and criminal proceedings regarding MEPs serving Russia’s interests and reiterated concerns about Russia’s broader strategy to destabilize the EU and promote disunity.
Confidence: High
The European Parliament resolution explicitly names Russian efforts to interfere with and manipulate European democracy, including the use of influence agents like Latvian MEP Ždanoka alleged to have worked for the FSB, and funding of far-right parties. This clearly constitutes Russian hybrid hostile activity. There is no defense preparation described.
Source URL
https://europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240202IPR17323/meps-condemn-continuous-russian-efforts-to-undermine-european-democracy
Published as a hybrid-warfare signal with a public source and reviewer-approved assessment bands. See the methodology for how records are assessed.
{
"id": "9857f4ec-0b01-48b9-84c7-6aedf9cef82e",
"url": "https://europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240202IPR17323/meps-condemn-continuous-russian-efforts-to-undermine-european-democracy",
"source": "csv-import",
"status": "approved",
"category": "Political & Legal Subversion",
"subcategory": "Political Manipulation",
"incident_type": "Creating/manipulating political movements",
"country": "European Union",
"source_reliability": "B",
"info_credibility": "3",
"tags": [
"Russian interference",
"European Parliament",
"disinformation",
"political manipulation",
"Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka",
"FSB informant allegation",
"far-right parties",
"Catalan separatists",
"EU democracy",
"sanctions",
"influence agents"
],
"nodes": [],
"countries": [
"European Union"
],
"where_text": "Land",
"headline": "MEPs condemn continuous Russian efforts to undermine European democracy",
"description": "The European Parliament passed a resolution condemning Russia's persistent efforts to destabilize European democracy. The resolution focuses on the Kremlin's use of influence agents within the European Parliament, including Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka, who is alleged to have acted as an informant for Russia's FSB. Parliament members highlighted Russia's provision of funding to far-right parties and actors across multiple EU countries, enabling disinformation campaigns and attempts to subvert democratic processes. The resolution also addressed Moscow's support for separatist movements such as the Catalan secessionists, stressing the need for judicial investigations and sanctions against MEPs connected to Russian interests. This action reflects grave concern about Russian interference tactics including funding, propaganda amplification, and manipulation of democratic institutions to achieve geopolitical advantage.",
"summary_short": "On 8 February 2024, the European Parliament condemned ongoing Russian interference aimed at undermining European democracy, including allegations against Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka acting as an informant for Russia's FSB.",
"summary_extended": "On 8 February 2024, the European Parliament adopted a resolution with 433 votes in favor, condemning Russia's continuous efforts to undermine European democracy through interference and disinformation. The resolution highlights the Kremlin's recruitment of some MEPs as 'influence agents' to channel Russian propaganda and support Russia's interests. It expressed deep concern over reports that Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka allegedly acted as an informant for the Russian FSB and urged both European and Latvian authorities to investigate these allegations thoroughly. The resolution also cited Russia's funding and influencing far-right parties and actors in various EU member states, including Germany, France, and Slovakia, with the goal of subverting support for Ukraine. Furthermore, the resolution highlighted concerns about alleged relations between Catalan separatists and Russian administration, including meetings between Catalan MEPs and Russian representatives, calling for further scrutiny by the European Parliament and judicial authorities. The Parliament called for sanctions and criminal proceedings regarding MEPs serving Russia’s interests and reiterated concerns about Russia’s broader strategy to destabilize the EU and promote disunity.",
"actor_primary": "Russian FSB",
"target_primary": null,
"location_text": "European Union",
"location_region": null,
"location_coordinates_lat": 50.8503,
"location_coordinates_lon": 4.3517,
"location_precision": "Regional",
"is_aggressor_signal": true,
"signal_type": "HYBRID_SIGNAL",
"is_hybrid_war_signal": true,
"classification_complete": true,
"hybrid_signal_complete": true,
"classification_confidence": "High",
"classification_rationale": "The European Parliament resolution explicitly names Russian efforts to interfere with and manipulate European democracy, including the use of influence agents like Latvian MEP Ždanoka alleged to have worked for the FSB, and funding of far-right parties. This clearly constitutes Russian hybrid hostile activity. There is no defense preparation described.",
"event_time_utc": "2024-02-08T13:33:00.000Z",
"end_time_utc": null,
"event_time_confidence": "unknown",
"created_at": "2026-02-01T00:14:41.150Z",
"updated_at": "2026-11-04T08:36:03.522Z",
"reliability_band": "strong",
"location_precision_band": "regional",
"time_precision_band": "unknown",
"severity_band": "moderate",
"attribution_confidence_band": "high",
"attribution_basis": "single_source"
}Source reliability
B
Info credibility
3
Event time
Feb 8, 2024, 13:33 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
European Union
Primary actor
Russian FSB
Country
European Union
Countries
European Union
Tags
Russian interference, European Parliament, disinformation, political manipulation, Latvian MEP Tatjana Ždanoka, FSB informant allegation, far-right parties, Catalan separatists, EU democracy, sanctions, influence agents