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Government Continues to Cite Hybrid Warfare, Refuses to Address Video Substance

Published January 9, 2026, 07:04
Government Continues to Cite Hybrid Warfare, Refuses to Address Video Substance

The government continues to invoke the existence of hybrid warfare in relation to the circulated video, but avoids addressing the substance of its claims. The video allegedly reveals conversations regarding illegal funding of Nikos Christodoulides' election campaign and unofficial mechanisms for investor access to the Presidential Palace. Deputy Government Spokesperson Yannis Antoniou states that there are indications of hybrid activity and possible malicious editing, but assures that the material is not a product of artificial intelligence. According to the government, the Director of the President's Office and the former Minister of Energy played a role in facilitating investors. A technological examination report of the video is expected, after which the President will make an official statement.