Serbian propagandist Boris Malagurski has spread false information on social media platform X, posting a fabricated CNN-style graphic that falsely claims Denmark has withdrawn its recognition of Kosovo and issued an apology to Serbia.
The post, designed to imitate CNN Politics’ visual identity and logo, stated:
“Denmark withdraws recognition of Kosovo, apologizes to Serbia.”
It further alleged that Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had announced the withdrawal of recognition and confirmed Serbia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
False and Unverified Claims
The post quickly gained traction, receiving more than 180,000 views in a short period of time, and was widely shared as supposed evidence that international support for Kosovo is declining.
However, no such report has ever been published by CNN, nor is there any official decision or announcement by the Danish government regarding a withdrawal of recognition.
Facts Confirm Denmark’s Recognition of Kosovo
Denmark was among the first countries to recognize Kosovo’s declaration of independence on February 17, 2008, and this recognition has never been questioned or reversed.
A review of CNN’s official website and political news archives shows no article or report supporting Malagurski’s claims. Additionally, Kosovo’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains Denmark on its official list of recognizing states.
Far from deteriorating, relations between Kosovo and Denmark have continued to deepen, including the signing of a Prison Cooperation Agreement in 2022, highlighting ongoing bilateral cooperation.
The incident represents another example of disinformation campaigns aimed at misleading the public and undermining Kosovo’s international standing.
