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Latvia Monthly: Kremlin-Aligned Channels Exploit Trump’s Statements
In January Kremlin-aligned Telegram channels used the beginning of Trump's presidency to advance narratives predicting dramatic global changes that would benefit Russia, including American retreat from global leadership, European fragmentation, and NATO's weakening. These channels specifically target Baltic states, using humor and dismissive rhetoric to claim that Trump’s US will abandon the Baltics.
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Estonia Monthly: Tightening Scrutiny on TikTok
In January 2025, Estonia intensified its stance on TikTok, citing growing concerns over data security and disinformation. While the app had already been banned on government-issued devices since April 2023, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna called for a broader European ban, emphasizing the risks posed by data collection and the spread of biased content. His statement aligns with Estonia’s proactive approach to cybersecurity and reflects wider European discussions on regulating social media to combat disinformation and protect user data.
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Latvia Weekly: Russophobic Incidents
A high-ranking Latvian police chief in Latgale sparked controversy by allegedly referring to ethnic Russian officers as "occupiers," drawing criticism from Russian-aligned media and local politicians. The incident, along with criticism of other allegedly Russophobic incidents in Latvia, highlight the ongoing tensions in Latvia over language rights and historical memory of the Soviet period.
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Estonia Weekly: Speculative Panic Alerts about Blackouts
Pro-Russian commentators on social media threatened energy shortages and blackouts because of Estonia's planned desynchronisation from the BRELL electricity grid.
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