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Leaked Video Sparks Controversy in Cyprus: Allegations of Shadow Funding for President Christodoulides

Published January 8, 2026, 21:13
Leaked Video Sparks Controversy in Cyprus: Allegations of Shadow Funding for President Christodoulides

A leaked video is causing controversy in Cyprus, allegedly revealing mechanisms for funding President Nikos Christodoulides' election campaign, exceeding the €1 million limit. Former diplomat Andreas Mavroyiannis claims the leak is not coincidental and is linked to dissatisfaction from Russian financiers who feel “betrayed” by the President. The government attributes the leak to Russian interference and describes the video as a product of editing. The video reportedly shows Charalambos Charalambous, the President's brother-in-law, involved in transactions.