Russia-friendly MEP Ľuboš Blaha (Smer) pictured on a billboard in Bratislava ahead of the EP elections held in June 2024. (source: Sme - Marko Erd)
Why do Slovaks perceive Russia differently from their Polish neighbours? How do autocrats use disinformation to their advantage? These were among the key questions addressed by experts at Tuesday’s Eastern Frontier Talks in Bratislava.
The conference, held in English at Café Comeniana and organised by the Eastern Frontier Initiative and Comenius University, gathered specialists to discuss the complex geopolitical landscape and the role of disinformation in shaping public opinion.
A full recording of the event is available for viewing below:
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