Norwegian “alternative” media sites caught amplifying Kremlin narratives, highlighting Russia’s hybrid efforts against Ukraine and the EU in the information space. Steigan.no and Derimot.no, systematically spread Russian propaganda about Ukraine to over 200,000 monthly readers.

In Norway’s media landscape, pro-Russian propaganda doesn’t arrive with obvious Kremlin branding. Instead, it appears as commentary, long-form analysis, and confident headlines suggesting mainstream media is hiding the truth. Steigan.no and Derimot.no have emerged as key distribution nodes for narratives that closely mirror Russia’s official messaging on Ukraine, NATO, and Western policy. New research reveals that these platforms function as sophisticated distribution channels for Kremlin-aligned narratives, using Norwegian language and anti-establishment framing to legitimize Russian state messaging about the war in Ukraine. Content analysis reveals a consistent pattern: Ukraine is portrayed as illegitimate, the EU and NATO are cast as the real aggressors, and Russian atrocities are either denied or attributed to Ukrainian forces. The sites operate as a repeatable disinformation pipeline—pick a Kremlin narrative, wrap it in Norwegian anti-elite language, cite Russian state sources as facts, and attach an emotional hook designed for sharing.