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Roslikovs
June 30th - July 6th, 2025 by admin

Latvia Weekly: Ethnic Persecution Claims and Conspiratorial Rhetoric

The Antifascists of Pribaltics and Roslikovs’ Telegram channels amplified narratives of ethnic persecution, moral decline, and Western control to portray Latvia as hostile to Russian speakers. Together, they deepen societal divisions and exploit legal and political tensions to fuel populist and pro-Kremlin sentiment.

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Tallinn
June 30th - July 6th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: VAT Hike and Church Bill Fuel Disinformation

Estonia’s VAT hike and some new laws have become lightning rods for pro-Kremlin critics, who frame them as evidence of elitist governance and cultural oppression, especially targeting the Russian-speaking minority.

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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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