Former Far-Right Figure Alleges Russian Funding in Swedish Alternative Media
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Former Far-Right Figure Alleges Russian Funding in Swedish Alternative Media
- Sanna Hill, a prominent figure who recently left the Swedish far-right movement after 18 years, has stated that Russian money has been present in alternative media within the movement.
- Hill, who co-founded the newspaper Nya Tider in 2012 and worked for other far-right media outlets, described a growing misogyny as a primary reason for her departure in August 2026.
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Sanna Hill, a former leading figure in Sweden’s far-right alternative media landscape, has recently spoken out about her experiences, including claims of Russian financial involvement. Hill, who spent 18 years within the nationalist movement, stated that “there has been Russian money” in the alternative media she was involved with.
Hill’s involvement in the far-right began in her teenage years, joining the youth wing of the Sweden Democrats in 2007 before moving to the more radical National Democrats. In 2012, she co-founded the newspaper Nya Tider, serving as its deputy editor-in-chief and co-owner. Her career also included working for video platforms like Exakt24 and Frihetsnytt. Hill has also traveled to Russia as an election observer at the invitation of the Kremlin.
In August 2026, Hill announced her departure from the movement, citing an increasingly overt misogyny as a key factor. She described a prevalent rhetoric within the movement that suggested women should not vote, should be subordinate, and should prioritize home life over politics. Hill compared the more extreme elements of the movement to Islamism in their views on male headship, distrust of social services, and desire to control women. She also revealed that she had lived in a sheltered accommodation for nine months, and the support she received during that time was crucial to her re-evaluation of the movement.
The broader issue of Russian influence in European far-right media has been a subject of concern. Investigations have highlighted how Russia attempts to influence the European far-right, sometimes through direct financial support or by spreading disinformation. In September 2024, U.S. prosecutors alleged that Russian nationals funneled millions of dollars to an American media company that paid right-wing influencers for videos promoting Kremlin-favorable narratives. While not all consumers of Russian state-supported media agree with the narratives, research indicates that repeated exposure can still be influential.