RUSSIA THREATENS ELECTIONS IN EUROPE'S LARGEST DEMOCRACIES, SAYS SWEDEN'S DISINFORMATION DEFENSE HEAD, URGING SOCIAL MEDIA TO IMPROVE IN FIGHTING AGAINST MOSCOW'S BOT NETWORKS.

Sweden's disinformation defense head has stated Russia is threatening elections in Europe's largest democracies, urging social media platforms to enhance their efforts against Moscow's bot networks. This development transmits through a geopolitical risk channel, potentially impacting investor sentiment and capital flows into European assets. Equities and sovereign debt in major European economies are most exposed due to the direct threat to political stability and the potential for increased defense spending or sanctions. Traders will monitor upcoming election cycles in key European nations and any official responses from governments or social media companies regarding disinformation mitigation efforts.

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