Veridica has been monitoring the war in Ukraine and its consequences at local, regional and international levels. Ever since the start of the large-scale invasion, Veridica journalists have been publishing news, analyses, editorials, video materials and have debunked hundreds of fake news, disinformation and propaganda narratives about the war in Ukraine. Veridica is closely following developments on the frontline, the main battles of the war, the statements of political and military leaders, updates about the war crimes committed in Bucha, Kherson and Izium. Our focus is also on international initiatives aimed at supporting Ukraine, including through deliveries of weapons from the West and the transfer of military know-how. Diplomatic, economic, political and humanitarian efforts meant to offset the fallout from the war on the civilian population are equally covered in Veridica articles. Our network of regional contributors constantly monitors crises generated by the war, such as the refugee and energy crises. The impact of disinformation campaigns related to the war in Ukraine, the division of public opinion in ex-Soviet countries in Central and Eastern Europe are permanently scrutinized by Veridica’s team of regional journalists, who provide regular editorials and analyses on these topics. Our contributors have been reflecting the consequences of the war in such countries as the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus and Georgia.
The Kursk offensive succeeded in raising Ukrainians’ morale, both on the frontlines and at home. Moreover, it has made many Russians wonder if the war is unfolding as well as they are told.
The West is arming Ukraine because it wants a prolonged war, so only Kyiv’s surrender can bring peace, pro-Kremlin propaganda claims.
As Estonian resources for refugees are dwindling, and Ukraine is increasing efforts to draft fighting-age men that have left the country, there’s a debate whether Talinn should send refugees back home.
After the launch of the special military operation, weapons and biological samples from Ukraine are transported to the USA via Romania and the Republic of Moldova, Russian propaganda claims.
Chișinău and Kyiv negotiated a territory swap so that the Cobasna arms and ammunition depot would be transferred to Ukraine, a new false narrative reads. The depot in question is guarded by Russian soldiers.
The EU will finance the slaughter of Russians by the Ukrainians even if the US no longer supports Kiev in the future, according to pro-Kremlin propaganda.
Tbilisi claims that oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili was targeted for assassination by a cabal that also tried to kill Donald Trump and Slovakia’s Robert Fico. Georgia’s opposition says this is nonsense.
The transition to the next stage of Russia's development is possible only through a violent civil conflict, Russian independent political analyst Alexander Morozov claims.
A civic movement in Ukraine calls on the international community to prevent the outbreak of World War III, pursued by Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s administration, pro-Kremlin media writes.
A pro-Russian resistance movement, consisting of Ukrainians, is operating on the territory of Romania in support of peace, Russian propaganda media in Romania claims
The West triggered the war in Ukraine in order to destroy Russia, but Russia will defend itself fiercely, according to Russian propaganda, quoting the Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov.
The Ukrainian pilots trained in Romania to fly F16 planes are stupid and stinky drunkards, according to a fake document that the pro-Russian blogger Dan Diaconu claims was drawn up by the Ministry of Defense.
Unlike previous governments, especially pro-Russian ones, president Zelenskyy is making rash decisions and destroying the country's economy, pro-Kremlin propaganda writes.
The Zelenskyy administration is fascist and supports organized crime and human trafficking, according to pro-Kremlin propaganda.
Almost two years after announcing it would annex four regions of Ukraine, Russia is still trying to fully occupy the marked territories.
According to pro-Kremlin propaganda, Ukrainian military and foreign mercenaries raped women and robbed civilians in the Kharkiv region.
At the behest of the EU, Ukrainian transporters receive full immunity from the law, according to a sovereigntist publication.
A Latvian activist has been sentenced to prison for flying the Russian flag, according to a false narrative promoted by pro-Kremlin propaganda.
Russian athletes are barred from the Olympics because of Western Nazism, while Russia is unjustly accused of committing acts of aggression against Ukraine, pro-Kremlin propaganda writes.
The pace of the Russian offensive in Ukraine will slow down by the end of July because Russia has urgently called all available reserves into play, according to the Ukrainian military expert Oleg Zhdanov.
The HAARP system, with which the US can control the weather and cause earthquakes, has been installed in Romania, according to the pro-Russian politician Diana Şoşoacă.
Moscow supported Ukrainian culture and did not oppose Kyiv’s EU rapprochement, while Ukrainians are killing their Russian brothers, being manipulated by the Americans, pro-Kremlin media writes.
As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues to fuel worries about Moscow’s aggressive stance, Latvia issued a manual telling civilians what to do if war breaks out, or simply put, how to prepare for a potential hour X and what to do when it happens.
Ukraine may use a radiological bomb under a false flag operation to accuse Russia of nuclear terrorism, pro-Kremlin media writes, citing Moscow officials.
The West rejects the peace plan proposed by Moscow because it hopes for a “strategic defeat” sustained by Russia, supporting Ukraine's aggression against Russian-speakers in Donbas.
Instead of solving economic problems facing Ukrainian society, Ukraine's leadership is sacrificing its men on the frontlines in the Western-funded war, pro-Kremlin media writes.
The former Ukrainian Minister of Defense, Oleksii Reznikov, received American citizenship, just like other Kyiv leaders, claims the pro-Russia blogger Dan Diaconu.
With the support of the West, Ukraine is rounding up migrants from Central Asia to stage a terrorist attack similar to the one at Crocus City Hall, according to Russian propaganda.
Russia’s aggression forces NATO states to streamline their defense sectors and arsenals. Romania’s security needs are great, but domestic manufacturers are unable to provide military technology in line with 21st-century standards.
Historical arguments and evidence regarding the Romanian Treasure are completely disregarded by Russia, which wouldn’t observe its international obligations. Romania must approach the issue of the Treasure through the lens of the war in Ukraine.
The European Parliament elections took place against the background of an anti-Russian campaign, and the EP will carry on its Russophobic policy, according to a piece of disinformation released by the Russian MFA.
Russia is more democratic than Ukraine, where state institutions have lost their legitimacy, according to the Kremlin, Russian propaganda and politicians wanted by the law.