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Ukshini: Vidovdan, a dangerous myth built for territorial claims

Professor and expert on international relations, Sylë Ukshini, in an interview for The Geopost, speaks about the myth of Vidovdan…

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Djuric: Putin has the most support in Serbia

The Serbian government is anti-democratic, anti-European and anti-Western, says Ivan Djuric, a policy analyst at CRTA, adding that this also…

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Battle of Kosovo and the myth of Vidovdan – History as a tool of serbian expansionism

This Saturday, June 28, Serbs celebrate Vidovdan – a date of historical and religious significance that commemorates the Battle of…

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Sergiy Nizhynskyi: The abuser always blames the victim, even when their fault is obvious

Recently, a Ukrainian translation of the book “Towards Justice: Strength and Survivors’ Stories” was presented in Pristina. This publication was…

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Russian Disinformation in the Balkans, Brkan: Russia is Investing in Serbia and Montenegro

Russian disinformation is widespread in the Western Balkans, while Russia is investing in Serbia and Montenegro. This was stated in…

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Feride Rushiti: We are very open to other opportunities to cooperate with Ukrainian organizations

Recently, a presentation of the Ukrainian translation of the book “Through Pain — to Courage” was held in Pristina, which…

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Anna Nikolaenko: We will definitely share the experience of Kosovo in Ukraine and apply it in our work as best practices

Recently, a group of Ukrainian women leaders visited Kosovo as part of the project ‘TRENDS IN THE AREA OF WOMEN,…

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Iryna Drobovych: Russian propaganda is a part of the war that Russia is waging against us, so we have to counteract this propaganda in our daily activities

Recently, a group of Ukrainian women leaders visited Kosovo as part of the project ‘TRENDS IN THE AREA OF WOMEN,…

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The Russian secret network in the Balkans and lessons from Ukraine, interview with Kateryna Shymkevych (Part 2)

Continuation of first part of the interview   Russia systematically invests public funds not in improving the lives of its…

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Kateryna Shymkevych: Vucic and Fico keep Putin’s influence alive (Part 1)

  A wide network of Kremlin influence agents is operating in the Balkans under the guise of scientists, public organizations…

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Ihor Todorov: Russia is waging an all-out war against the West and the Balkans are one of the most important fronts

Russia is waging a hybrid war not only against Ukraine, but also uses its leverage at various levels: political, informational,…

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Sylë Ukshini: Without confronting the past, the Balkans remain hostage to Serbian hegemony and Russian influence

Europe has been slow to act towards the Balkans, an approach that has damaged Kosovo but also the European Union…

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Nadiia Nesterenko: «Russia worked very hard to convince the world… that there was no Russian interference»

Recently, at the Humanitarian Law Centre Kosovo in Pristina, human rights activists from the Eastern Ukrainian Centre for Civic Initiatives…

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Rizanaj: Through the Serbian List, Serbia’s hand is intended to remain in Kosovo

The influence of external actors in the electoral processes in Kosovo continues to be a major concern, especially through propaganda…

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Volodymyr Shcherbachenko: Propaganda is a weapon of war, a weapon of preparation for war

Recently, at the Humanitarian Law Centre Kosovo in Pristina, human rights activists from the Eastern Ukrainian Centre for Civic Initiatives…

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Disinformation on the Rise, Georgia: Russia Exploits Societal Vulnerabilities in Romania and the Balkans

Romania, like many other countries in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, faces a constant wave of false narratives and well-organized…

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Olena Churanova: The Kremlin understands that any conflicts or provocations weaken other countries

In order for independent editorial offices and fact-checking organizations to survive, they need to look for new funding models and…

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Klingova: Pro-Kremlin narratives threaten democracy in Slovakia and the region

Disinformation is becoming one of the biggest challenges to democracy and political stability, while the spread of polarizing narratives is…

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Vasickova: Chinese disinformation on the rise, amplified by pro-Russian narratives

Central Europe is facing an increasing influence of Chinese disinformation, Marketa Vasickova – analyst at the Institute for Global Analytics…

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Election Integrity, Graham Jones: International Cooperation Needed Against Disinformation

At a time when the integrity of elections is being challenged by disinformation and foreign interference, international cooperation and the…

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Russian Influence and Hybrid Operations, Pyysalo for The Geopost: Balkans Must Fight Disinformation

Hybrid operations and disinformation have become powerful tools to influence political and social developments, and Russia, through these tactics, has…

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Student Protests, Videnovic: Russia Supports Vucic’s Government, China Seizes Every Corruption Opportunity in Serbia

Student protests in Serbia, which have been going on for months, are not orchestrated by external groups, but the result…

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Olenik for The Geopost: The process of Vucic’s disempowering is underway in Serbia, it is time for Kosovo Serbs to separate politically from Belgrade

The regime of Aleksandar Vučić in Serbia developed a monstrous corrupt octopus that swallowed the whole country, and one of…

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Lights for the Constitution

Interviewed by El Mundo Jason Steinhauer: “Infinite scrolling is the most consequential invention of our time: we are addicted to…

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The Secret Strategies of the GRU and FSB in the Balkans, Mandic: Russia Always Poses a Danger (Part 2)

Former Croatian Admiral Ivica Mandic in the final part of his interview for The Geopost analyzes the role of the…

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Russian influence, Mandic says Europe needs to rethink its security and role in the world

Faced with a Russia that tries to extend its influence to all countries, Europe must rethink its security and role…

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Alina Nychyk: Eastern Europe understands the threat from Russia, and no one wants it to win

Even after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, most European scholars still view Ukraine through the West’s relations…

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Terrorist attacks in Kosovo, Sekulović for The Geopost: Serbia aims to destabilize the country

  The reaction of the Serbian authorities and their political rhetoric regarding the incidents in Kosovo is so banal that…

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Xhemajl Rexha: Kosovo journalism is about protecting freedom of speech and fighting disinformation

The main challenges for the media in the Republic of Kosovo in 2024 were the oppression of freedom of speech,…

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Iryna Avramenko: Hidden Russian propaganda was traced in parental guidance, place names and even fonts

Russian culture is an instrument of the hybrid war that Russia is waging not only against Ukraine, but also against…

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Natalia Steblina: “Russians skillfully manipulate professional journalism standards to abuse freedom of speech”

The Geopost presents to its readers the book “Deconstructors of Truth” — a project of the Pylyp Orlyk Institute of…

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Miller: The Balkans, among the regions most sensitive to information manipulation

The Balkans remains one of the regions most sensitive to influence and manipulation of information, where various actors such as…

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Danchenkova: 2025 critical year for war, Russia seeks to undermine Western support for Ukraine

  Olha Danchenkova, co-founder of the organization “Calibrated” in Ukraine, says that 2025 could be a critical moment for the…

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Volodymyr Yermolenko: If Russia wins, international law will lose its weight, and wars will become the norm

If the world allows Russia to defeat Ukraine, it will lead to the destruction of the democratic system, the decline…

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Sloga: Russian disinformation remains a challenge in Latvia, there are politicians who embrace Putin’s narratives

Latvia is expanding military bases and additional NATO troops are being deployed in the country, says journalist Gunta Sloga in…

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Mokliak: Serbia’s hybrid war involves cooperation with the Russian embassy, ​​Vulin – the biggest asset of Russian intelligence

Russian aggression is multi-dimensional and multi-faceted, and Alexander Vulin could potentially be the greatest asset of Russian intelligence. This is…

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Todorov for The Geopost: Russia aims to destroy the EU and NATO

In addition to the war in Ukraine, Russia is waging a hybrid war against the West and its aim is…

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Brovina for The Geopost: Russia and Serbia with similar narratives to justify actions against Ukraine and Kosovo

The narratives used by Russia towards Ukraine and Serbia towards Kosovo are very similar, says senior researcher at the Octopus…

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The impact of disinformation, Shultz: The Balkans top the list of Russian targets

In the age of fake news and sophisticated propaganda, the Balkans is first on the list of Russian targets, says…

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Alaphilippe: Disinformation, threat to democracy in Europe

Disinformation remains one of the main threats to democracy in Europe, therefore Alexandre Alaphilippe, director of “EU DisinfoLab” calls for…

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The fight against disinformation in the Balkans, Musaefendic: Russia destabilizes, China acts delicately

Russia is using the Western Balkan countries for propaganda in a bigger game and is there to make things worse…

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