A Russian disinfo network already accused of meddling in U.S., German, and Hungarian elections has, for the first time, targeted a declared candidate for the French presidency, allegedly spreading fake rumors about Édouard Philippe’s health. https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/07/24/russian-disinformation-network-storm-1516-accused-of-targeting-french-presidential-candidate-edouard-philippe-with-fake-health-claims