Report: Slovakia Grants Refuge to Alleged Pro-Russia Campaigner
Report: Slovakia Grants Refuge to Alleged Pro-Russia Campaigner
The Facts
Czech news outlet Denik N reported on Tuesday, citing two undisclosed sources, that Slovakia has granted temporary protection status to Artem Marchevskyi, an Ukrainian-Israeli citizen accused of running a pro-Russian influence campaign.
According to a report published by Czech news outlet Denik N on Tuesday, Slovakia has granted temporary protection to Ukrainian-Israeli citizen Artem Marchevskyi, accused of running a pro-Russia influence campaign.
The Spin
This is a bold — and correct — move from the Slovak government. Despite attempts from the legacy media and unpopular establishment politicians to promote allegations from Czech officials as the ultimate truth, they are nothing but lies intended to slander people advocating for peace as if they had ties with Russia.
It's concerning that Slovakia has offered Voice of Europe's Marchevskyi a haven as he is knee-deep in pro-Russia interference in the EU. Since the Kremlin needs local allies to spread disinformation and propaganda across Europe, the temporary protection may be crucial for their efforts ahead of June's European elections.
