Cezar Manu
20 Jul 2026

FAKE NEWS: The EU is pushing to eliminate cash and switch to the Digital Euro

The European Union will force the public to stop using cash in order to gain total control over them, claims conspiracy theorist and lawyer Gheorghe Piperea.

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6 days ago
The Hidden Cost of War: Trauma Suffered Under Occupation Is Killing Ukrainians Years Later

The stress, deprivations, and trauma suffered by Ukrainian civilians living in frontline, and occupied towns and cities, have been having a lasting impact on their health, with a yet unknown number meeting an untimely death, according to Inna Kubai, a Researcher at the Reckoning Project

3 weeks ago
Poland and Ukraine: When History Returns to the Front Line

Volodymyr Zelensky’s absence from the Polish-hosted Ukraine Recovery Conference reflected the most serious political rupture between Warsaw and Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. Many argue that despite these frictions, driven by conflicting views on history, Poland and Ukraine are bound to stick together. However, for now Russia is leaning back and enjoying the show.

4 weeks ago
Ukraine wants a Belarus without Lukashenko

Ukraine has hardened its stance towards Belarus' authoritarian leader, after years of trying not to irritate him too much, lest he drag his country into war. Now Kiev is tightening ties with the opposition led by Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya while warning Alexander Lukashenko that in the event of an escalation, Ukrainian drones are ready to strike.

1 month ago
Russia's Weapon of Choice Against Europe: Self-Deception

Faced with battlefield setbacks and repeated failures to protect critical infrastructure deep inside Russia, Kremlin generals have increasingly resorted to self-congratulatory and reassuring rhetoric.

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Svetoslav Todorov/Sofia, Bulgaria
20 Jul 2026

Rumen Radev may be positioning Bulgaria as Russia’s new darling within the EU

Since it was sworn in, Rumen Radev’s government ceased Sofia’s aid for Ukraine, and distanced itself from plans to beef up Bulgaria’s defense industry. It also took steps to shield former collaborators of the Communist era secret police, embraced pro-family narratives, and expressed support for Russia’s Orthodox Church.

The Hidden Cost of War: Trauma Suffered Under Occupation Is Killing Ukrainians Years Later

The stress, deprivations, and trauma suffered by Ukrainian civilians living in frontline, and occupied towns and cities, have been having a lasting impact on their health, with a yet unknown number meeting an untimely death, according to Inna Kubai, a Researcher at the Reckoning Project

The Reckoning Project
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How Vučić Plans to Trade the Presidency for the Premiership

Serbia’s longtime leader, Aleksandar Vučić, seems determined to extend his 12 years rule by borrowing from a playbook used by Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and some leaders from the Balkans: running for the Prime Minister office (again), as his second presidential term nears its end. There’s a strong chance the gamble will pay off but then again, it may turn against Vučić.

Aleksandar Djokic/Belgrade, Serbia
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Georgia: A Spy Hunt or A New Method to Silence Regime Opponents?

The Georgian government, whose eminence gris is controversial oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili, is suspected of using espionage charges against its opponents. In power since 2012, the Georgian Dream has been criticized for Georgia’s democratic backsliding. Its policies caused a rift in Georgia’s relations with its Western partners, the European Union and the United States.

Diana Shanava/Tbilisi, Georgia
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Andreea Pavel/Constanța, Romania
17 Jul 2026

FAKE NEWS: Romanians who dig wells in their backyards will be sent to prison

The Minister of the Environment has drafted a law that would imprison people for digging water wells in their own yards, according to a false narrative promoted, among others, by sovereignist MEP Claudiu Târziu.

FAKE NEWS: The EU will force Romanians to share their homes with migrants

The European Union will provide migrants with living space in houses and apartments that exceed the maximum size per family, according to a false narrative promoted by Diana Șoșoacă, a Member of the European Parliament known for her Eurosceptic views and a declared supporter of Russia and Vladimir Putin.

Cezar Manu/Bucharest, Romania
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FAKE NEWS: Organ trafficking activities were allegedly carried out in care homes in Bihor

Viorel Pașca, who was protected by Ilie Bolojan and the former SRI deputy chief Florian Coldea, sold the organs of those who died in his care homes, according to a conspiracy theory circulated on social media, which has also been promoted by the controversial politician, commentator and businessman Cozmin Gușă.

Andreea Pavel/Constanța, Romania
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FAKE NEWS: The recent extreme heat has been artificially generated

Conspiracy theories claim that the increasingly high summer temperatures are artificially induced by 5G technology, HAARP, or radar installations.

Cezar Manu/Bucharest, Romania
read time: 6 min

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Russia Legalizes Crypto
Pro-Kremlin Russian press
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Russia Legalizes Crypto

Between circumventing Western sanctions and laundering money with digital tools

The Russian independent media writes about the Kremlin’s imperial ambitions
Independent Russian press
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The Russian independent media writes about the Kremlin’s imperial ambitions

The Russian leadership believes the country is permanently at war and pursues imperial and expansionist policies, the Russian independent media writes. Russian journalists also say Putin’s plan to restore “Great Russia” seeks to capture Ukraine through armed force and Belarus by forcing a unification.

The independent Russian press writes about why Russia must lose the war in Ukraine and how the West can win the competition with the authoritarian regimes
Independent Russian press
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The independent Russian press writes about why Russia must lose the war in Ukraine and how the West can win the competition with the authoritarian regimes

Russians must understand that the war in Ukraine is lost in order to be able to bring about a change for the better in their own country, dissidents quoted by independent Russian media believe. They also talk about the losses caused by the war launched by Russia against the neighboring country, but also about the need for the West to become more attractive to developing countries, in order to win the competition with the alternative model offered by autocracies.

Researches

Start your research here. Texts in this section provide a general overview of the key concepts and developments in the field of information warfare, with an emphasis on the anatomy and historical background of the Kremlin's disinformation campaigns and influence operations against the West.

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Un document declasificat de Trump arată că Rusia a încercat să-l ajute să câștige alegerile din 2020 — exact opusul a ceea ce susținuse liderul american. La Chișinău, Vasile Tofan și-a prezentat echipa de guvernare, cu patru miniștri noi, iar ambasadorul Germaniei a pus „sub semnul îndoielii" comunitatea de limbă dintre Moldova și România — un cadou neașteptat pentru propaganda rusă. În Ucraina, Zelenski îl demite pe ministrul Apărării Fedorov, arhitectul programului de drone, generând proteste în mai multe orașe — militari, veterani și civili în stradă. Moscova sărbătorește și lansează cel mai mare atac cu rachete balistice din istoria acestui război, în timp ce Crimeea e în pragul colapsului energetic și alimentar. Frații Tate au fost reținuți în SUA.

 

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From Horia Sima to the 2025 sovereignists: the legionnaires and post-communist Romania (II)
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From Horia Sima to the 2025 sovereignists: the legionnaires and post-communist Romania (II)

The political evolution of (Neo)Legionarism, from pocket political parties, such as those created by Marian Munteanu, to organizations like The New Right (Noua Dreaptă) – the connecting link between (Neo)Legionarism and sovereigntism – and politicians who frequently make the front page, such as George Simion, Călin Georgescu and Diana Șoșoacă.

From Horia Sima to the 2025 sovereignists: the legionary movement and post-communist Romania (I)
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From Horia Sima to the 2025 sovereignists: the legionary movement and post-communist Romania (I)

The Legionary movement re-emerged in Romania shortly after the 1989 Revolution. Some legionary theses and ideas can be identified in the discourse of present-day sovereignists. Veridica briefly traces the development of the (neo)legionary movement in post-communist Romania, under the authorities’ permissive eye.

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “The fate of Ukraine is closely tied to that of Belarus”. An exclusive interview with the Belarusian opposition leader
Exclusive interview
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: “The fate of Ukraine is closely tied to that of Belarus”. An exclusive interview with the Belarusian opposition leader

July 20 marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Alexander Lukashenko's regime. Four years ago, his political stability in Belarus was seriously undermined by mass protests: democratic Belarusians at the time called for new elections and supported Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. The break-up of demonstrations was followed by a brutal repression that forced many of them to leave the country, including the leader of the democratic forces. Veridica spoke to Tsikhanouskaya about the current state of the opposition, the release of political prisoners and what we can expect from the presidential election slated for next year in Belarus.

Philippe Sands: “Every person can do terrible things”
Nazi hunting
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Philippe Sands: “Every person can do terrible things”

Literature helps us understand the act of justice. To overcome the traumas, inherited from victims or executioners, we need both literature and justice. Writer and international law expert Philippe Sands explains how he embarked on a real-life Nazi literary hunt and why it's still relevant today.

Ukraine attacked Russia with “ISIS’ hand”. The story of an FSB/ex-KGB branded narrative
Crocus: what the FSB understood
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Ukraine attacked Russia with “ISIS’ hand”. The story of an FSB/ex-KGB branded narrative

Ukraine has been accused of being responsible for the terrorist attack in Moscow. Originally published on Telegram, the thesis was developed by Vladimir Putin and his close siloviki, the current and former head of the FSB, Alexander Bortnikov and Nikolai Patrushev, both ex-KGB, like Putin. The narrative rids the Russian authorities of all responsibility, plays well into the rhetoric about the Ukrainian-Western aggression and can be used to escalate the war. Arguments in its defense include falsehoods and an older conspiracy theory.

Zaiafet: How long can Ukraine resist against Russia?
Two years of war
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Zaiafet: How long can Ukraine resist against Russia?

The time has come to talk a little more about what is happening in Ukraine, of course, but it has been 2 years since the dictator from the Kremlin decided to attack our neighbor. It's also 10 years since the war actually began, with little green men strategically transported across Crimea for a classic Russian-style liberation. After all this bitter time, the world is a little tired of war. You see, I must turn to another Russian criminal, Trotsky by name, and give you some bad news, quoting him You may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you.

Maia Sandu: We managed to free ourselves from Russian blackmail
Exclusive interview
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Maia Sandu: We managed to free ourselves from Russian blackmail

The Republic of Moldova will join the EU by 2030, believes President Maia Sandu. In an exclusive interview, Maia Sandu also spoke about Russia's pressure on Moldova, her decision to run for a second term, but also about the war in Ukraine and the importance of supporting Kiev.

War in Ukraine: Odesa says goodbye to symbols of the Russian world.
Velicorous imperialism
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War in Ukraine: Odesa says goodbye to symbols of the Russian world.

The south of Ukraine, which borders Romania along the Danube in the Odesa region, as the whole country, is going through a war. After the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the decolonization process has intensified here.