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Latvia Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Narratives Exploit Trump-Zelensky Rift
Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels mocked the security concerns of the Baltic States, particularly in the wake of the Trump-Zelensky spat, portraying them as laughable and irrelevant. They ridiculed figures like Estonian intelligence and Latvian professors, and suggested that criticizing Russia or the U.S. would lead to political suicide. Additionally, these channels propagated narratives claiming the U.S. was withdrawing support for Ukraine, further aligning it with Kremlin interests.
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Estonia Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Narratives Mock Estonia’s Independence
Pro-Kremlin social media commentators mock Estonia's dependence on external developments, posting sarcastic comments about the country's foreign policy and praising the Trump administration's negotiations with Russia.
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Lithuania Monthly: Kremlin Disinformation Aims to Undermine Energy Independence
Lithuania’s disconnection from the BRELL electricity network became a focal point of Kremlin-aligned disinformation, with media narratives predicting power outages, rising electricity prices, and government failure. Fearmongering posts and viral videos sought to erode public trust and frame energy independence as reckless and harmful. However, while these narratives gained traction among certain audiences, pushback from social media users highlighted growing resistance to disinformation. This case demonstrates how misleading claims and economic fears are weaponized to destabilize public confidence and challenge Lithuania’s strategic decisions.
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Latvia Monthly: Russian Propaganda Capitalizes on Trump's Statements
Kremlin-aligned Telegram channels used mockery, selective reporting, and fear-mongering to undermine the Baltic States' security, sovereignty, and independence. These narratives painted the Baltic States as weak, desperate, and subservient to the West. Suggesting that Trump’s USA does not care about the Baltics and that one day the Baltics might be forced to realign with Russia.
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