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Pabradė
March 31st - April 6th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Conspiracies After Successful Pabradė Operation

Following the recovery of the U.S. military vehicle in Pabradė, Kremlin-aligned media quickly fueled conspiracy theories, accusing Lithuanian authorities of withholding information and staging the event. By exploiting limited official communication, these narratives painted Lithuania as secretive and subservient to Western powers, aiming to erode public trust and question the country’s alliances.

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Army
March 31st - April 6th, 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Propaganda Paints Latvia as Aggressor

Kremlin-aligned Telegram channels portrayed Latvia as an irrational aggressor and a powerless Western puppet lacking sovereignty at the same time. These narratives aim to delegitimize Latvia's defense measures, undermine its international standing, and justify potential Russian aggression as defensive action against a perceived hostile neighbor.

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Tallinn
March 31st - April 6th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Propaganda Targets Censorship and Spending

Pro-Kremlin commentators accuse Estonia of censorship and violating freedom of speech after expelling a Russian nationalist Konstantin Gorlov from the country. Dissatisfaction with Estonia's economic situation has led to online over a pay rise for public sector employees, including members of parliament and ministers.

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Pabradė
March 24th - March 30th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Pabradė Tragedy Sparks Anti-NATO Narratives

The tragic incident in Pabradė, where four U.S. soldiers went missing during a NATO exercise, captured both national and international attention. Kremlin-aligned media exploited the event to question NATO's role in Lithuania, framing the tragedy as a consequence of foreign military presence and portraying the country as vulnerable and overly reliant on Western allies.

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