Zmicier Mickievič
12 Oct 2026

The Kremlin and the Taliban are “fighting terrorism”

The Kremlin is offering to help the Taliban with counterterrorism activities – it is difficult to come up with anything more absurd and cynical.

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3 days ago
The war in Ukraine may be costing Russia its Central Asian sphere of influence

As the war in Ukraine drags on, its economic fallout is being felt by Russia’s Central Asian allies. Forced to find alternative markets for their goods and labor force exports, these allies are discovering that Russia is losing its leverage, and they are becoming increasingly vocal.

5 days ago
FAKE NEWS: Ukrainians have been left without internet access to stop them rising up against Zelensky

The Ukrainian authorities are deliberately delaying the restoration of internet access in Kyiv to prevent protests against President Zelensky, pro-Kremlin propaganda claims. In reality, telecommunications infrastructure was severely damaged by Russian attacks, and operators immediately began work to restore services.

1 week ago
A Russia - NATO Seems Unlikely Now, but Russian Hybrid Pressure Is Increasing

There are increasing warnings that Moscow might consider attacking a NATO state. The state of the Russian economy and military suggests that, at least for the moment, Russia is incapable of waging a conventional war against NATO. A far more likely scenario is a step up of the hybrid war Russia is waging against the West.

1 week ago
FAKE NEWS: An international tribunal has proven that the Bucha massacre was staged

According to pro-Kremlin media, an international tribunal has proved that the Bucha massacre was orchestrated by Ukraine and NATO. In fact, the so-called “international” tribunal is Russian and has proven nothing. The evidence clearly shows that the massacre was committed by Russian forces.

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Tatsiana Ashurkevich/Londra, United Kingdom
09 Oct 2026

The war in Ukraine may be costing Russia its Central Asian sphere of influence

As the war in Ukraine drags on, its economic fallout is being felt by Russia’s Central Asian allies. Forced to find alternative markets for their goods and labor force exports, these allies are discovering that Russia is losing its leverage, and they are becoming increasingly vocal.

Parliamentary elections in Latvia: continuation of the pro-Ukrainian and pro-Western course

The “United List” alliance, led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, has achieved a historic, major triumph in the Latvian parliamentary elections. However, the victory brings with it a burden of responsibility: while pursuing a pro-Western course, economic problems are compounding an increasingly tense geopolitical situation.

Kaspars Germanis/Riga, Latvia
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Armenia’s turn towards Europe is complicated by Russia

Armenia’s drive away from Russia’s sphere of influence and towards an EU future is being challenged by a wave of pro-Russian narratives, as well as security and economic constraints.

Milena Gevorgyan/Yerevan, Armenia
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A Russia - NATO Seems Unlikely Now, but Russian Hybrid Pressure Is Increasing

There are increasing warnings that Moscow might consider attacking a NATO state. The state of the Russian economy and military suggests that, at least for the moment, Russia is incapable of waging a conventional war against NATO. A far more likely scenario is a step up of the hybrid war Russia is waging against the West.

Alexander Malyarenko/Vilnius, Lithuania
read time: 5 min
Fake News, Disinformation & Propaganda All
Cezar Manu/Bucharest, Romania
12 Oct 2026

FAKE NEWS: Călin Georgescu is being persecuted for talking about peace and God

Former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu is being persecuted by the regime in Bucharest, on orders from the European Commission, for calling for peace and a return to faith, his wife Cristela claims in a bizarre conversation with American conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

FAKE NEWS: Ukrainians have been left without internet access to stop them rising up against Zelensky

The Ukrainian authorities are deliberately delaying the restoration of internet access in Kyiv to prevent protests against President Zelensky, pro-Kremlin propaganda claims. In reality, telecommunications infrastructure was severely damaged by Russian attacks, and operators immediately began work to restore services.

Marin Gherman/Cernauti, Ukraine
read time: 5 min
FAKE NEWS: An international tribunal has proven that the Bucha massacre was staged

According to pro-Kremlin media, an international tribunal has proved that the Bucha massacre was orchestrated by Ukraine and NATO. In fact, the so-called “international” tribunal is Russian and has proven nothing. The evidence clearly shows that the massacre was committed by Russian forces.

Marin Gherman/Cernauti, Ukraine
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FAKE NEWS: DIICOT is disregarding the presumption of innocence in the case against Călin Georgescu

The seizure order against Călin Georgescu’s house, issued by DIICOT, violates his right to be presumed innocent, according to supporters of the former presidential candidate.

Cezar Manu/Bucharest, Romania
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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
Read time: 9 min
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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▸ Nicușor Dan l-a desemnat premier pe Luca Niculescu, secretar de stat la MAE, după Tomac, Veștea și Mureșan; AUR și SOS România refuză să voteze guvernul. ▸ George Simion pretinde că va fi arestat precum Călin Georgescu pentru a trece guvernul Niculescu, deși, ca deputat, nu poate fi arestat fără încuviințarea Camerei; Georgescu a rămas, între timp, cu sechestrul pe vila din Mogoșoaia. ▸ O dronă a căzut și a explodat lângă Geamăna, în raionul Anenii Noi, iar Maia Sandu spune că Republica Moldova poate semna tratatul de aderare la UE până la sfârșitul lui 2028. ▸ Guvernul propune ca raioanele să fie înlocuite cu 273 de primării și trei regiuni; Nicolae Negru numește reforma „un punct fără întoarcere”. ▸ Kramatorsk: cel puțin 30 de morți într-un atac rusesc asupra a două autobuze; Ucraina a lovit repetat centrele de date ale Yandex din Rusia. ▸ Trump anunță un acord cu Putin pentru importul de motorină rusă în SUA și sugerează că Ucraina ar avea nevoie de un nou președinte; UE a adoptat un nou pachet de sancțiuni împotriva Rusiei, care vizează peste 1.600 de persoane și entități. ▸ Alegeri în Letonia: Lista Unită a premierului Andris Kulbergs a obținut 41 din 100 de locuri, la o prezență de circa 51,8%, minim istoric. ▸ Nobel 2026: Anne Carson pentru literatură, Navi Pillay pentru pace.

 

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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.