Cyprus Exposes Russian-Style Disinformation as Threat to National Sovereignty

Amid the growing shadow of global disinformation, Cyprus stands firm against what it describes as a deliberate Russian attempt to erode trust in its national leadership. This malicious video, circulated just as Cyprus assumed the rotating presidency of the European Union, presents doctored claims of corruption and illicit influence—all without tangible proof. Yet its timing and style bear the unmistakable fingerprints of Moscow’s well-documented campaign tactics designed to sow discord among America’s closest allies. Why Is Russia Targeting Cyprus Now? The timing is no accident. Cyprus, long characterized by some as Kremlin-friendly, has sharply pivoted under President Nikos Christodoulides toward...