It is considered widely as one of Putins biggest successes in driving a wedge into Europe. Remember how much money of the “Leave” campaign came from Russian sources.
The Leave campaigns were largely funded with Russian money, and there were massive pro-brexit disinformation campaigns by Russia on social media. So, not caused by, but massively aided by Russians. Very much like Trump - both projects designed to cause division in Western countries.
David Cameron caused it by adding it to the Conservative party manifesto to help them get reelected.
I’d be surprised if Russia didn’t at least attempt to influence the referendum in favour of Brexit. They have been interfering in elections for years and Brexit would be beneficial to them as it made both the UK and the EU weaker.
Ah ok, so Brexit was caused by Russians now.
It was funded by & clearly (since day 1 of the first talks) mostly if not solely a benefit to Russia.
Never forget how ads work on everyone. It’s just how our brains are wired.
It is considered widely as one of Putins biggest successes in driving a wedge into Europe. Remember how much money of the “Leave” campaign came from Russian sources.
The Leave campaigns were largely funded with Russian money, and there were massive pro-brexit disinformation campaigns by Russia on social media. So, not caused by, but massively aided by Russians. Very much like Trump - both projects designed to cause division in Western countries.
Brexit was one of several military psychological operations to undermine western political power under CambridgeAnalytica / SLC.
https://www.ted.com/talks/carole_cadwalladr_this_is_what_a_digital_coup_looks_like/transcript
And yes, the russians were all in on it.
Been known for a long time
Well… Yes? At least partially.
They didn’t cause it, no.
David Cameron caused it by adding it to the Conservative party manifesto to help them get reelected.
I’d be surprised if Russia didn’t at least attempt to influence the referendum in favour of Brexit. They have been interfering in elections for years and Brexit would be beneficial to them as it made both the UK and the EU weaker.