**US Ambassador Warns of Russian Propaganda in Serbia**
A US ambassador has warned that Russia is spreading propaganda and misinformation in the Balkans. Christopher Hill, the US Ambassador to Serbia, said on Monday that Russia’s actions are “increasingly desperate” as its influence in the region weakens.
Hill made his comments about RT Balkan, a Russian state media outlet that recently began broadcasting in Serbia. RT Balkan has been operating online since 2022 and now also broadcasts on TV through a partnership with the state-owned Telekom Serbia.
**Serbia’s Media Freedom**
The launch of RT Balkan has sparked debate about media freedom in Serbia. Some politicians have said that allowing RT Balkan to operate shows that Serbia is committed to free speech. However, an international organization called Reporters Without Borders has warned that RT Balkan spreads Kremlin propaganda and has appealed to the EU to hold Serbia accountable.
**Russia’s Failures**
Hill believes that Russia’s attempts to disrupt Serbia’s integration into the European Union will fail. He pointed out that as Russia’s influence in the region weakens, it is taking more desperate measures to spread its message. Hill is confident that Serbia will continue on its path towards EU membership despite Russian efforts.
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