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Latvia Weekly: Russian Propaganda Exploits Baltic Fears and Trump Rhetoric
Kremlin-aligned outlets are amplifying fears of US withdrawal from the Baltics while leveraging Trump's statements to reinforce Russian narratives. They threaten Baltic sovereignty through historical revisionism, portray Baltic states as Western colonies, and warn of dire consequences for supporting Ukraine. By combining veiled threats with selective amplification of Trump's rhetoric, Russian propaganda outlets are working to undermine Baltic security and promoting idea of Russian strength and regional dominance.
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Estonia Weekly: Anti-Government Criticism on Religious and Energy Issues
The Estonian government is pressuring the Russian Orthodox Church to sever ties with Moscow, citing security concerns, while pro-Kremlin critics accuse the government of undemocratic interference in religious affairs. Moreover, they also criticize the government for failing to develop proper energy strategy and not maintaining a pragmatic relationship with Russia on energy issues.
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Latvia Weekly: Kremlin Propaganda Spins Trump-Putin Call
Following the Trump-Putin telephone conversation, Kremlin-aligned Telegram channels celebrated by pushing narratives that portrayed Russia as an ascendant power in direct dialogue with the US, while depicting the EU and Baltic states as increasingly irrelevant and desperate. Their messaging combined ridicule with threatening undertones.
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Estonia Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Commentators Praise Trump's Statements
Pro-Kremlin commentators welcomed Trump's statements on talks with Russia, highlighting Europe's impotence and mocking Estonia's poor relations with Moscow. Another critical narrative highlighted that 53% of Estonians do not rely on the state in times of crisis, with less than 40% trusting the government.
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