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DISINFORMATION: The war in Transnistria was stopped by Russia
DISINFORMATION: The war in Transnistria was stopped by Russia

The Transnistrian conflict, which broke out due to the persecution of Russian speakers in Moldova, was stopped by Russia, which has always sought political solutions to settle the dispute, says the Russian ambassador to Chisinau, thus misrepresenting Russia's role in the 1992 war.

Veridica
06 Nov 2025
The sanctions targeting Russia will likely wear down its economy even after the war ends
The sanctions targeting Russia will likely wear down its economy even after the war ends

A ceasefire would not simply return things to business as usual, as Russia’s wartime economic reorientation and the deep mistrust will complicate any post-war reset.

WAR PROPAGANDA: Zelenskyy will lose the war and shamed because he doesn’t want peace
WAR PROPAGANDA: Zelenskyy will lose the war and shamed because he doesn’t want peace

Ukraine will lost the war and Donbas after Zelenskyy refused Russia’s peace offer, says a former Ukrainian Prime Minister, an ally of Putin and a pro-Kremlin propagandist.

Marin Gherman
31 Oct 2025
Romanian sovereignists cry over the “colonizing” American troops
Romanian sovereignists cry over the “colonizing” American troops

The resizing of the US military contingent deployed to Romania has triggered a wave of indignation and patriotic panic attacks among local pro-Russian propaganda outlets, generously peppered with disinformation and outlandish allegations.

Cezar Manu
29 Oct 2025
Belarus’ industry is increasingly involved in supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine
Belarus’ industry is increasingly involved in supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine

Hundreds of Belarusian companies support Russia's war effort, supplying it with, among other things, shells, drones, chassis for military vehicles, and components imported from the West.

WAR PROPAGANDA: Russia did not violate the Budapest Memorandum
WAR PROPAGANDA: Russia did not violate the Budapest Memorandum

The Budapest Memorandum, to which Russia is a signatory, guaranteed Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Yet Russian propaganda now claims that the invasion is legitimate because Kyiv has “grossly violated” the principles of the OSCE.

Marin Gherman
28 Oct 2025
The Kremlin Fears for Its Money in the West
The Kremlin Fears for Its Money in the West

Recently, Russian propagandists and officials have been increasingly vocal about the possible confiscation of Russian assets held in the “collective West”. And these comments are always followed by threats toward those countries — or by claims that their financial attractiveness is about to collapse. Through this narrative, the Kremlin is trying to put pressure on European politicians and civil society in an effort to avoid the irreversible loss of its funds.

Durov Marks His Birthday with a Propaganda Post
Durov Marks His Birthday with a Propaganda Post

Telegram founder Pavel Durov marked his 41st birthday by publishing a post on his channel dedicated to the threats to freedom of speech on the Internet.

FAKE NEWS: The government in Chișinău is preparing to close Russian-language schools
FAKE NEWS: The government in Chișinău is preparing to close Russian-language schools

An influencer says that education in other languages should only be private, and Russian propaganda presents this opinion as the Republic of Moldova's new state policy of banning the Russian language.

Veridica
24 Oct 2025
WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukraine snubs peace terms and forces Russia to continue the war
WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukraine snubs peace terms and forces Russia to continue the war

Moscow claims that it must continue the war because Kyiv refuses to sit at the negotiating table or seek peaceful solutions, Russian propaganda claims.

Marin Gherman
23 Oct 2025
WAR PROPAGANDA: The EU is escalating the war in Ukraine ahead of the Putin–Trump meeting
WAR PROPAGANDA: The EU is escalating the war in Ukraine ahead of the Putin–Trump meeting

The EU wants to prevent a possible diplomatic solution to the Russian-Ukrainian war and provoke new stages of escalation, according to pro-Kremlin propaganda.

Veridica.ro
21 Oct 2025
FAKE NEWS: Russia has developed a cancer vaccine
FAKE NEWS: Russia has developed a cancer vaccine

Western media ignores information about the Russian cancer vaccine with very high cure rates, claims pro-Russian blogger Dan Diaconu.

Cezar Manu
20 Oct 2025
The Russian Budget as a Window into a Wartime Economy
The Russian Budget as a Window into a Wartime Economy

The budget sends a clear message – Russia is preparing to live, and fight, as a besieged fortress for years to come, even if doing so slowly drains the vitality of its economy and society.

WAR PROPAGANDA: British soldiers side with Russia against the
WAR PROPAGANDA: British soldiers side with Russia against the "new Hitler," Zelensky

The Ukrainian president is a criminal dictator, like Hitler, and British soldiers are forced to enlist in the Russian army to stop him, according to pro-Kremlin media.

Marin Gherman
14 Oct 2025
FAKE NEWS: France influenced the outcome of the Romanian elections
FAKE NEWS: France influenced the outcome of the Romanian elections

France manipulated the outcome of the Romanian elections, according to a false narrative appearing in a publication affiliated with the extremist AUR party.

Cezar Manu
13 Oct 2025
As Russia is probing their skies and minds, Poles are starting to feel the pressure
As Russia is probing their skies and minds, Poles are starting to feel the pressure

A month after Russian drones were brought down over Poland, Warsaw feels normal again. Politicians resumed their quarrels, and the news cycle has moved on. Yet something in the public mood has shifted – a low, persistent awareness that Poland is being watched, probed, and measured.

The Economic Stalemate: Who Can Afford to Fight Longer?
The Economic Stalemate: Who Can Afford to Fight Longer?

Ukraine faces increasing dependence on Western support. Russia will likely face critical fiscal constraints within 12-24 months. Meanwhile, China, the United States, and some third countries are extracting gains from the conflict.

WAR PROPAGANDA: Russia is forced to partition Ukraine to prevent a war in Europe
WAR PROPAGANDA: Russia is forced to partition Ukraine to prevent a war in Europe

The West wants to expand the conflict in Ukraine to the entire Eastern Europe, and the only option to avoid this is for Russia to neutralize the Ukrainian army, according to pro-Kremlin media.

Marin Gherman
09 Oct 2025
WAR PROPAGANDA: The EU is preparing for a war with Russia
WAR PROPAGANDA: The EU is preparing for a war with Russia

According to pro-Kremlin propaganda, the EU is continuously militarizing and preparing for a direct war with Russia by escalating the armed conflict in Ukraine.

Marin Gherman
07 Oct 2025
The revolutions and lessons of Moldova: how Moscow’s plans can be thwarted
The revolutions and lessons of Moldova: how Moscow’s plans can be thwarted

(Pro-)Russian propaganda seeks to convince the world that Russia is unstoppable. However, the parliamentary election in Moldova showed that, when facing smart opposition, Moscow cannot win the hybrid war — not even against a country with infinitely smaller resources. The lessons Moldova offers may prove valuable for both NATO and Romania.

Cosmin Popa
06 Oct 2025
The Kremlin Prepares Another Provocation in Poland
The Kremlin Prepares Another Provocation in Poland

This time, propagandists claim that “the Kyiv regime, after organizing drone provocations in Polish and Romanian airspace, continues its attempts to drag NATO’s European countries into an armed confrontation with Moscow”.

The Belarusian defectors exposing the regime’s repression and support for Russia’s war
The Belarusian defectors exposing the regime’s repression and support for Russia’s war

As Alexander Lukashenko’s dictatorship hardened, former Belarusian law enforcement officials decided to put their skills in the service of the opposition and, to that end, they established a group named BELPOL. Vladimir Zhigar, a former criminal investigator working with the BELPOL, gave Veridica some insight about the group’s activities and motivation.

WAR PROPAGANDA: The West admits that weapon deliveries to Ukraine are pointless
WAR PROPAGANDA: The West admits that weapon deliveries to Ukraine are pointless

Western experts admit that weapon deliveries to Ukraine are useless due to the catastrophic losses suffered by Kyiv, pro-Kremlin propaganda claims.

Marin Gherman
30 Sep 2025
Georgia’s ruler tried to use Trumpspeak to sway the US. They failed
Georgia’s ruler tried to use Trumpspeak to sway the US. They failed

Georgia’s leaders mimicked Donald Trump’s rhetoric hoping to reset the relationship with the US, which was damaged due to Tbilisi’s democratic backsliding. However, Washington didn’t buy it.

Diana Shanava
30 Sep 2025
The election in Moldova: a new defeat for Russia (and other conclusions)
The election in Moldova: a new defeat for Russia (and other conclusions)

The pro-Europeans achieve a landslide victory in the parliamentary election in Moldova, following an election dominated by geopolitics and Russian interference, whose efforts ultimately proved futile. However, the results also show that the Republic of Moldova continues to remain deeply divided.

Veridica
29 Sep 2025
FAKE NEWS: Macron wants a war with Russia, but the army opposes it
FAKE NEWS: Macron wants a war with Russia, but the army opposes it

The Chief of Staff of the French army has resigned, protesting Macron’s decision to start a war against Russia, sovereigntist propaganda claims.

Cezar Manu
29 Sep 2025
The Kremlin Reveals Its Plans Regarding Moldova
The Kremlin Reveals Its Plans Regarding Moldova

Russia could be preparing a military campaign against Moldova, citing alleged European "aggression".

Estonia responded to Russian fighter jets with icy calmness
Estonia responded to Russian fighter jets with icy calmness

Expert: “I slept through the news about Russian MiG-31s flying over Estonian territory. That says something. If you had other things to do, it means this incident wasn’t that important”

WAR PROPAGANDA: Peace in Ukraine is not possible without Zelensky's removal
WAR PROPAGANDA: Peace in Ukraine is not possible without Zelensky's removal

The Ukrainian president hates Russia and will continue the war, which is why peace would only be possible after his removal, pro-Kremlin media claim.

Marin Gherman
25 Sep 2025
FAKE NEWS: The EU and NATO want to occupy Moldova with the help of Maia Sandu
FAKE NEWS: The EU and NATO want to occupy Moldova with the help of Maia Sandu

The EU wants to occupy Moldova with the help of NATO troops after the parliamentary election, and Maia Sandu is involved in this plan and will request the sending of foreign troops, according to a disinformation narrative promoted by the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service.

Veridica
24 Sep 2025
WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukraine has turned into a concentration camp
WAR PROPAGANDA: Ukraine has turned into a concentration camp

According to pro-Kremlin propaganda, Volodymyr Zelensky has turned Ukraine into a concentration camp and is prolonging the war in order to remain in power.

Marin Gherman
23 Sep 2025
VERIDICA.md: The Shadow Factory of Influence. How the Kremlin Burns Billions to Promote Pro-Russian Narratives in Moldova
VERIDICA.md: The Shadow Factory of Influence. How the Kremlin Burns Billions to Promote Pro-Russian Narratives in Moldova

Newly leaked internal documents, made public after the exposure of Russian activists’ data, once again reveal the scale of financial flows directed at promoting pro-Russian ideas – in this case, in Moldova. The leaked documents highlight the key channels of financing, the structure of spending, and their potential Russian influence on public opinion abroad.

Veridica
22 Sep 2025