A recent report by the Center for the Study of Democracy ( CSD ) highlights how Russian disinformation continues to dominate Bulgarian media, exacerbating political divisions and undermining trust in Western alliances. This disinformation campaign, backed by pro-Russian outlets, is particularly targeted at young Bulgarians, many of whom are highly susceptible to misleading narratives. The ongoing war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict have become key areas for Moscow to divert attention