Recently, a false sexual abuse claim against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has drawn significant attention. According to investigations, this claim may be backed by a Russian-aligned propaganda network known as Storm-1516. This network has a long history of posting fake whistleblower videos, including deepfakes, to push the Kremlin's talking points.

The activities of Storm-1516 are not limited to this incident. Over the past few years, the network has repeatedly used social media platforms to disseminate false information, aiming to influence public opinion. These false narratives often have a high degree of deception and incitement, designed to create social division and chaos. For example, they have released fake videos about the Ukraine crisis and deepfakes targeting American political figures.

The false claim against Tim Walz follows a similar pattern. By analyzing the related videos and digital footprints, experts have found clear similarities with the false information previously released by Storm-1516. This is evident not only in the technical methods of video production but also in the timing and manner of information release. The systematic nature of these operations suggests that these false narratives are not random events but rather carefully planned and executed propaganda campaigns.