
Infrastructure of Russian Influence in the Western Balkans
Russian hybrid operations in Eastern and Southeastern Europe have entered a more aggressive phase, targeting states that are at different stages of European and Euro-Atlantic

Russian hybrid operations in Eastern and Southeastern Europe have entered a more aggressive phase, targeting states that are at different stages of European and Euro-Atlantic

The Zabjelo incident triggered a wave of protests framed as citizens’ defense actions. However, the background of these gatherings was clerical-nationalist in nature, as confirmed by the slogans heard during the rallies—many of which were rife with hate speech and xenophobia. Political party statements, reporting by pro-Serbian media outlets in Montenegro, as well as Serbian regime-affiliated media, known for spreading disinformation and false narratives, all contributed to heightening tensions

Serbia-oriented non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the fields of culture and education serve as important channels for spreading Serbian and Russian influence in Montenegro. By hiding

Significant socio-political events in Montenegro, the region, and on a global scale serve as triggers for coordinated campaigns by various actors aiming to discredit individuals,

After the change of government in Montenegro in 2020, pro-Serbian and pro-Russian structures within the new ruling majority revived the issue of amending the Law

The reference made by the coalition For the Future of Montenegro (FTFOM) to the American Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) is already an established disinformation

The demand of the New Serb Democracy for the urgent introduction of the Foreign Agents Law represents a serious threat to Montenegro’s European integration. This

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, a group of citizens organized a blockade at the Božaj border crossing between Montenegro and Albania in support of Serbs

The Digital Forensic Center analyzed content related to Montenegro on the Russian propaganda platforms RT Balkan and Sputnik Serbia from May 1 to July 31.

Annual reports from the State Department, the EU, and non-governmental organizations across Europe show a wide range of techniques that Russia, through its instruments of