Disinfo campaign uncovered by researchers ahead of Croatian presidential run-off

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Disinformation campaign uncovered by researchers ahead of Croatian presidential run-off

In partnership with CIR, Croatian researchers have uncovered indications of a pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign utilising a large bot network ahead of the presidential run-off in Croatia.

full report https://www.info-res.org/app/uploads/202...off_v2.pdf

Executive Summary: Inauthentic Behavior in the Croatian Presidential Runoff
● Pro-Russian, anti-EU, and anti-NATO bot networks consistently praise Milanovic and amplify
pro-Milanovic content while disseminating anti-EU and anti-NATO messaging.
● Serbian elements of this network are attacking Dragan Primorac and promoting Milanovic.
● The Facebook page associated with SDP/Milanovic demonstrates significant inauthentic
activity, particularly in comments and shares.
● Kremlin propaganda outlets and Kremlin-aligned media outlets in other countries take a
favorable stance toward Milanovic.
● Flagged disinformation outlets in the region and beyond are also taking a favorable tone to
Milanovic.