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"Russia is waging a massive campaign of disinformation against the Czech Republic," said security analyst Roman Maca, adding that Russian intelligence services were also believed to be behind cyber-attacks and cases of arson.

The GOP assiduously examined Gould’s extensive writings, which included proposals for reform of the increasingly creaky NLRB, for suspect pro-union thinking in what he labels “a deliberate disinformation campaign.”

In the run-up to the vote, police reported evidence of an unprecedented effort by Russia to spread disinformation and buy votes.

This week Moldovan police and prosecutors disclosed evidence of election interference on an unprecedented scale: vote-buying and disinformation that they link directly to Russia.

His extradition comes days before Sunday's parliamentary elections, with President Maia Sandu warning that Moldova's independence and European future are in danger because of attempts by Russia to foment violence and spread disinformation.