As a member of Nato and the EU, the Balkan nation has moved closer to the west in recent years – but Russia is exerting its influence once more, says Borzou Daragahi
The country’s broadcast outlets and major newspapers rarely focus attention on Russia’s deal-making and influence-peddling. The EU’s own policies may be encouraging media outlets to toe the Kremlin’s line, or at least avoid controversial storylines that touch upon Russia’s influence and exploitation.
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