The journalistic landscape in Germany faces a seismic shakeup as revelations unfold about Hubert Seipel, an award-winning broadcaster and author, receiving €600,000 from businesses linked to Russian oligarch Alexei A. Mordashov, a Putin ally. Leaked offshore financial records exposed the undisclosed payments, raising concerns that Russia is employing historical tactics to subtly advance its interests within Germany’s journalistic circles. Seipel, known for extensive coverage of Putin, received funds to support books on the Russian president. The incident underscores worries about foreign influence and prompts investigations into potential conflicts of interest, threatening the journalist’s credibility and casting a shadow over German media integrity.

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