Exposing Buzhala’s Playbook: Intimidation, Propaganda, and Misinformation in Kosovo

Berat Buzhala exploits media power in Kosovo, spreading Kremlin-aligned narratives, misinformation, and intimidation, undermining institutions, silencing dissent, and threatening stability.

In the fractious landscape of the Balkans, where democracy struggles against the tides of nationalism, misinformation, and external aggression, the role of independent journalism becomes more than a profession—it becomes a necessity. Yet, as history has repeatedly shown, not all who claim the mantle of journalism act in its service. The case of Berat Buzhala, a media mogul and former politician in Kosovo, illustrates this grim reality. Over the past weeks, Buzhala’s actions have raised questions not only about journalistic ethics but also about the integrity of Kosovo’s democratic institutions and its ability to resist Kremlin-aligned Serbian aggression.

The Personal Becomes Public

A Calculated Attack

On December 14, 2024, Berat Buzhala escalated his longstanding disregard for journalistic norms and democratic accountability by publicly sharing a private WhatsApp conversation with me, on his widely followed Facebook page. The post included my personal phone number, exposing me to harassm…