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Exploitation of weaknesses: pro-Kremlin propaganda in Central-Eastern Europe

Partner: Prague Security Studies Institute
Source: Intersection
Author: Ivana Smolenova
Language: English



With so many imperfections, West is an easy target to pro-Kremlin propaganda. PSSI's Ivana Smolenova discuss current state of pro-Russian propaganda in Central-Eastern Europe and possible steps to counter it.

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Keywords: Russia, Media, V4

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