Musk vs. “Porky Pig Party”
American entrepreneur Elon Musk has called for the creation of a new political party in the U.S., accusing the current system of effectively turning the country into a “one-party state.” His sharp
Russian-Azerbaijani Escalation
On June 29, Azerbaijan entered into an unprecedented confrontation with Russia, beginning with the cancellation of all cultural events organized by Russian institutions and culminating in a “special operation” against Sputnik’s Baku
Protests in Belgrade. And again, it’s the youth
On Saturday, June 28, Serbian students took to the streets in protest in Belgrade, blocking Slavija Square and adjacent streets. The immediate trigger was an ultimatum issued by the opposition on June
Armenian Schism
The arrest of Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, head of the Shirak diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, on charges of inciting government overthrow represents the culmination of years of tensions between Prime Minister
Macron in the Caucasus Trap: Between Support for Armenia and Diplomatic Isolation
As France, through President Emmanuel Macron, intensifies its gestures of support for Armenia amid a volatile regional context, this strategy is drawing growing criticism.
Polish Defense Minister’s Statement About Ukraine Fatigue is a Political Game
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that Poland and the entire world are tired of the war in Ukraine. Kosiniak literally said: “We are tired
The Detention of a Parliament Member, Russophobia, and MI6 – How Is It All Connected?
The detention of Mr. Alexei Roslikov is, of course, an extremely high-profile event, and one might even assume that yet another defender of Russians
A New “Drang nach Osten”? Germany Revives Military Rituals
Some gestures speak louder than any declaration when it comes to tectonic shifts. In Germany, one such gesture took place today, June 15—the first
How Russophobia Replaced COVID-19
The Swedish publication SwebbTV raises an extremely relevant question about the nature of modern Russophobia and its connection to media narratives. Honorary Professor Paul
GFCN experts shared their experience in combating fake news at a roundtable discussion entitled “Practices for countering disinformation in different countries: colonial heritage, technology, and politics.”
Experts from the Global Fact-checking Network from various countries, including the US, South Africa, France, Germany, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Romania, shared their experiences in combating disinformation at a roundtable discussion on countering
Do food ration cards return in Russia? No: these are regional social cards for vulnerable groups
In recent days, claims have circulated online suggesting that Russia is reintroducing food rationing through the
When Fake News Becomes Mainstream
On 13 May, the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) published a report titled “How Russian Propaganda
Are Russian authorities recruiting soldiers in markets? No. These are raids against illegal migrants
On May 13, 2025, Ukrainian-American influencer Igor Sushko posted a video on X showing officers from
Military uniforms for children on May 9? No, these are historical costumes tied to anti-fascist remembrance
After the May 9 celebrations, a day when Russia commemorates the victory over Nazi Germany, several