Through a post circulating on social media Facebook, it is alleged that American political analyst Janusz Bugajski had made a statement about the acting Prime Minister, Albin Kurti.
"Kurti is the first leader of Kosovo who cannot be bought and who puts the interests of the state of Kosovo before his personal interests. For this reason, he is an obstacle to those who want a quick and soft solution with Serbia, which is why he is attacked. Kosovo has a prime minister who is building a state."
The post was found published on August 23 by the account "Elez Neziraj" on Facebook.
What's wrong with this content?
After verifying the claim, hibrid.info has found no credible evidence confirming that the statement in question was made by Janusz Bugajski.
Also, the Facebook post does not contain data on the original source of the statement, such as the publication date, show, interview, article or any other material that would allow its verification.
FACTS
During the research, hibrid.info searched Google for the statement attributed to Bugajski, using parts of the text and the analyst's name. The search results did not show any credible source where this statement was published or documented (see here).
On the other hand, several documented statements and positions of Janusz Bugajski regarding Albin Kurti have been found. These positions show that he spoke positively about some aspects of Kurti's figure and policies, but at the same time he also expressed criticism of the way the prime minister has managed relations with the United States and the European Union (see here, here and here).
However, none of the sources found identified the statement circulating on Facebook and attributed to Bugajski.
Why is this content being treated?
During research into this content, it was noted that it has been circulating on the internet since December 4, 2025, published by a Facebook page "Eye TV". The same was then distributed by other pages and accounts (see here, here and here).
We recall that American analyst Janusz Bugajski died on October 18, 2025, at the age of 71. (see here).
Analyze
A statement attributed to American analyst Janusz Bugajski about Albin Kurti is circulating on Facebook, but hibrid.info has not found a credible source or reliable reporting that confirms it.
The statement, which has been circulating online since December 2025, is not accompanied by a date, interview, or verifiable source. Meanwhile, Bugajski's documented statements about Kurti show mixed attitudes, including positive assessments and criticism.
Based on its work methodology, hibrid.info assesses this content as "Fake News".
rationale
The “Fake News” rating is given to informational content that is entirely fabricated or that contains factually incorrect claims or information. Content that is rated as fake news can be defined as having been created and distributed with the intent to misinform the public, i.e., to present a claim that is completely false as fact.