covert operations, political influence, foreign elections from "summary" of The World Was Going Our Way by Christopher Andrew
The KGB's First Chief Directorate combined the promotion of political influence with covert operations to influence foreign elections. The KGB's main target was Western Europe. During the 1970s and 1980s, the KGB sought to exploit the rise of anti-establishment political parties in Europe. They aimed to promote the interests of the Soviet Union by supporting parties and politicians who were sympathetic to Moscow's goals. The KGB used a wide range of tactics to influence foreign elections. These tactics included spreading disinformation, funding political parties, and conducting covert operations ...
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