01 Apr

Moscow’s influence in Slovakia: How disinformation about Ukraine became a tool of power

Slovakia is one of the EU’s most vulnerable countries to disinformation, much of which is now being amplified even by its own government. Experts warn that instead of countering Russian propaganda, Slovakia’s leadership is using it as a political tool to gain and maintain power.

Written by Natália Silenská | EURACTIV.sk

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