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For more than two decades, disinformation in Kosovo has fueled ethnic hatred, legitimised violence, enabled terrorism, and, in some cases, led directly to murder.
The findings of a BIRN documentary detailing Kremlin-linked disinformation during Kosovo’s 2025 elections prompted ambassadors to call for greater vigilance, warning that external influence feeds on internal divisions.
Kosovo’s elections remain a prime target of coordinated disinformation campaigns by Russia, Serbia, and various extremist groups, all of which aim to erode trust in institutions and undermine the country’s democratic legitimacy.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was followed by sanction packages targeting state-controlled Russian media platforms. Several Balkan countries—including Kosovo and Albania—decided to block access to Kremlin-controlled outlets, however Kremlin’s information tactics have continued to penetrate the region, with disinformation now reaching audiences through alternative channels.
Disinformation and propaganda targeting Kosovo after the war have contributed to its slower economic development and green transition compared to other countries in the region.
