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Latvia Monthly: Kremlin Channels Flip War Narrative, Cast Latvia as Aggressor

Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels are aggressively promoting the narrative that Latvia and its Western allies are the real instigators of conflict, portraying them as morally corrupt, militarily provocative, and Latvia as controlled by foreign powers. By framing Latvia’s defence initiatives and support for Ukraine as acts of aggression, these channels aim to justify Russian hostility and undermine trust in the Latvian government.

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Inga Ruginienė
August 11th – August 17th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Media Exploits Debate Over Inga Ruginienė’s Nomination

Kremlin-aligned outlets in Lithuania seized on public hesitation around proposed Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė, mocking criticism and turning political debate into partisan blame. Pro-Kremlin narratives framed the controversy as a Conservative-only problem, urging them to “look inward,” while dismissing broader concerns – a tactic aimed at discrediting opposition and amplifying political division.

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free Ukraine
August 11th – August 17th, 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Propaganda Portrays Trump-Putin Talks as Abandonment of Latvia

The pro-Kremlin Telegram channel “Antifascists of Pribaltics” responded to the Trump-Putin Alaska summit by publishing fabricated “intelligence transcripts” portraying Trump as conspiratorially agreeing to abandon Ukrainian territories and Europeans. This story deliberately exploits Baltic historical fears about great power negotiations, framing the summit as evidence that America views the Baltic states as expendable bargaining chips in deals with Russia.

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swine fever
August 11th – August 17th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Swine Fever Crisis Framed as Government Incompetence

Pro-Kremlin commentators denounced Estonia’s expulsion of a Russian diplomat while praising U.S.–Russia dialogue, as domestic debate in Estonia centered on swine fever outbreaks tied to wider criticism of government policies.

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drone
August 4th – August 10th, 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Narratives Portray Latvia as a Pawn of the West

Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels systematically portray Baltic politicians as foreign-controlled mercenaries who abandon their homeland for Western salaries, while simultaneously mocking democratic institutions through personal attacks and conspiracy theories about embassy-delivered “instruction manuals.” These coordinated narratives serve to delegitimize European integration and NATO membership by reducing complex geopolitical choices to simple corruption and foreign manipulation.

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Monthly Reports

July 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Monthly: Kremlin Channels Flip War Narrative, Cast Latvia as Aggressor

Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels are aggressively promoting the narrative that Latvia and its Western allies are the real instigators of conflict, portraying them as morally corrupt, militarily provocative, and Latvia as controlled by foreign powers. By framing Latvia’s defence initiatives and support for Ukraine as acts of aggression, these channels aim to justify Russian hostility and undermine trust in the Latvian government.

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July 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Monthly: Song Festival Targeted by Kremlin Disinformation

In July, pro-Kremlin voices on social media attempted to undermine Estonia’s iconic Song and Dance Festival by reframing it as a product of Russian or Soviet influence. Alongside historical distortions, critics accused the government of wasting public funds on cultural celebrations while ignoring growing economic hardship.

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June 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Monthly: Political Victimhood and Radical Messaging Fuel Tensions Between Communities

In June, Stability! party leader Aleksejs Roslikovs sparked controversy by declaring in Parliament, “There are more of us! We cannot be banned!” – a response to a nationalist proposal to restrict Russian language use. His remarks and viral social media posts were later amplified by pro-Kremlin media, highlighting how domestic tensions can fuel foreign propaganda.

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June 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Monthly: The Return of the ‘Russian Card’ Ahead of Municipal Elections

By June 2025, Estonia’s ruling coalition faced mounting internal tensions over cultural and social policy, with a proposal to abolish kindergarten fees exposing deeper divisions among the governing parties. As pressure mounted, opposition forces reignited debates around the treatment of Russian-speaking residents, accusing the government of pursuing de-Russification and cultural exclusion. With municipal elections looming, the ‘Russian card’ re-emerged as both a political weapon and a reflection of unresolved questions about identity, inclusion, and national cohesion.

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Latest Reports

Lithuania Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Media Exploits Debate Over Inga Ruginienė’s Nomination

August 11th – August 17th, 2025

Latvia Weekly: Propaganda Portrays Trump-Putin Talks as Abandonment of Latvia

August 11th – August 17th, 2025

Estonia Weekly: Swine Fever Crisis Framed as Government Incompetence

August 11th – August 17th, 2025

Latvia Weekly: Narratives Portray Latvia as a Pawn of the West

August 4th – August 10th, 2025

Estonia Weekly: Slur Controversy and Health Board Scandal Feed Public Outrage

August 4th – August 10th, 2025

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