My partner had some similar instances where she discussed selling a niche product and ads popping up all of a sudden while we did not search for it or anything.

Are there any focused ideas on how this is triggered? First thing I thought of was us being listened in to but this is mostly dismissed when I read up online.

Where is all this Russian propaganda coming from lately?

They are afraid of Russia. And probably a bit indoctrinated as well.

“The gap between EU and NATO support is usually attributed to constitutional neutrality, Kremlin-aligned messaging on security, and lingering caution about being seen as a military bloc member while Transnistria remains unresolved.”