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Lithuania Weekly: Pushing Doubt Over Trump and Defence Spending
This week, pro-Kremlin media in Lithuania framed Trump’s inauguration as a threat to Western unity, predicting instability for Ukraine and Lithuania. Lithuanian politicians were criticized as shortsighted, while the government’s plan to allocate 5–6% of GDP to defense was mocked, with claims it would strain other sectors.
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Latvia Weekly: Telegram Channels Exploit Trump to Undermine Baltic Security
Kremlin-aligned Telegram channels are pushing narratives that target Baltic states by depicting them as dependent on the United States, while simultaneously using Trump's statements to undermine NATO solidarity and regional security. The channels promote a conspiracy theory about the US military-industrial complex controlling Trump, while characterizing US-Baltic relationships as corrupt arrangements built on "cozy schemes." These messages are complemented by local actors who leverage Trump's positions to advance anti-LGBTQ messaging, COVID-19 conspiracies, and criticism of Latvia's independent media and government.
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Estonia Weekly: Defense Spending Proposal Sparks Dispute
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal proposed raising defence spending to 5% of GDP. Pro-Russian social media users criticised the move. Pro-Kremlin commentators expressed irony, while others praised Trump's new policy and some hoped for the cancellation of the green deal in Europe.
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Lithuania Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Media Targets January 13th Commemoration
This week, pro-Kremlin media in Lithuania sought to undermine the significance of January 13th, the Day of the Defenders of Freedom, criticizing the "exaggerated sacralization" of the occasion and the forget-me-not symbol of remembrance. Additionally, the resignation of Agnė Širinskienė from the "Nemuno Aušra" party was leveraged to amplify anti-government narratives, fueling skepticism about the ruling authorities and their policies. These efforts aim to erode national unity and trust in Lithuania’s leadership.
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