The Kremlin’s Shadow Over Belgrade
AMO
/ Ed. 6. 1. 2025
The influence of Moscow in Serbia today is primarily the result of three factors: the status of Kosovo, Serbia's energy dependence, and the majority pro-Russian orientation of the public, even after the aggression against Ukraine.
This aligns with the activities of (pro-)Russian media. According to reports, Serbia is one of the few European countries that has allowed Russian state media (Sputnik, RT – Russia Today) to operate on its territory. Additionally, some of Serbia’s most-watched national TV stations, such as TV Happy, broadcast specialized daily programs that serve Russian propaganda.
The article by Jelena Zorić was originaly published with the support of the project Enhancing the Capacities of Serbian Investigative Journalists in Mapping Foreign Influence in Serbia by Vreme. You can read the original version in Serbian here.
