Analysis

The greater the political interest, the greater the tendency to manipulate information, especially in countries with high political polarization, such as the Republic of North Macedonia. Politicians use strong, simplified or distorted…

The coverage by Liturgija.mk is disproportionate with news and reporting affecting the religious developments in the temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories by Russia. Some of its reporting, effectively claims that Donetsk is part of…

Russian disinformation narratives on Ukraine faithfully presented and enhanced in a pro-Kremlin documentary meant for the Western Balkans audiences is being promoted by the region’s well-known film director Emir Kusturica.

When the PRC occupied the Dalai Lama's Tibetan state, he was only 15 years old, so he was not some "CIA guy" with clearly established pro-Western and anti-communist views, and cooperation with the CIA began later, which is understandable…

While the recognition of Kosovo’s statehood by the Holy See, a much-desired issue for many Kosovo politicians, remains a future objective, the Vatican has been improving relations at the religious and pastoral level. In 2018, Pope Francis…

Anticipated flashpoint events likely to fuel disinformation narratives in the Western Balkans during December 2025, identified during November Subscribe to the monthly newsletter → Western Balkans Watch and Warn: Foreseen increases in…

Last year, the so-called Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN) was founded in Russia, conceived as a counterpart to the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), of which Truthmeter.mk is a member. Instead of transparency, the GFCN offers…

Oil giant Lukoil, one of the most powerful private Russian energy companies, has come under increasing pressure from the West—new US and European Union sanctions are already beginning to undermine its global network, with the effects being…

Anticipated flashpoint events likely to fuel disinformation narratives in the Western Balkans during November 2025, identified during October  Western Balkans Watch and Warn: “Colored Revolution” disinformation narrative is anticipated …

Disinformation about Kosovo from the Serbian government has become routine, with the same narratives being repeatedly recycled. Since last January, the narrative that Serbian citizens have been banished from Kosovo has returned. In the…

The fake news factories from Veles that flooded the US presidential campaign in 2016 may be long gone, but “workshops” still remain on the hunt for stories about veterans or “cards that will be worth millions tomorrow.” In the latest…

The agreement between the United States and Ukraine to share Kyiv's mineral resources, particularly rare minerals, which was officially negotiated less than a month ago, has emerged as one of the key factors determining whether peace or the…

By focusing on the narrative of Zelensky's supposed "illegitimacy," the Kremlin attempts to obscure the truth: under Ukraine's Constitution, it is legally impossible to hold elections or referendums in the country during military…

Pro-Russian propagandists are now celebrating an alleged "defeat" of Ukraine, but the situation remains far from settled. With the announced peace deal, Russia could lose territory, and nothing is guaranteed—it's not even written, let alone…

Gruevski, who once collaborated with USAID himself, claims they have helped overthrow him, which we can't confirm, and the evidence for that, at least for now, is weak—mostly coming from semi-obscure figures in the United States, which…

If we are witnessing the final decline of the liberal international order, what alternatives lie ahead for the global order of the future? Is a widespread monarchist restoration, as envisioned by the Russian ideologue Dugin, a realistic…

For almost a month, the dominant topic related to (dis)information across Macedonian-language media outlets has been the possibility of achieving peace in Ukraine through a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and newly elected…

By exploiting fears and other societal vulnerabilities, creating false narratives, and employing advanced amplification techniques, the Kremlin seeks to manipulate and polarize electorates, shape the political environment, and weaken…