Russia Exploits Serbian Agent to Infiltrate EU Parliament, Spread Ukraine War Propaganda
Western intelligence reveals Novica Antić, a Serbian agent, used his access to spread pro-Kremlin views on Ukraine, raising concerns over EU institutions' vulnerability.
- Novica Antić, identified as an FSB agent, held meetings with MEPs in October 2023 to promote Russian propaganda.
- Antić's involvement with the EU Parliament highlights fears of state-backed infiltration amid recent spyware discoveries on MEPs' smartphones.
- Germany calls for faster EU enlargement to counteract Russian influence in the Balkans, emphasizing the strategic importance of the region.
- Antić, currently on hunger strike, faces detention in Serbia, underscoring the political tensions within the country.
- Russia's use of Serbia as a base for influence operations aims to weaken pro-EU and pro-NATO sentiments.