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Narva
May 19th - May 25th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Government Moves in Narva Fuel Propaganda

At a ministerial meeting in Narva, the Estonian government confirmed plans for a permanent military base, a regional command centre and enhancements to energy security. Pro-Kremlin critics accused the government of oversecuritising the region, escalating tensions with Russia and violating freedom of speech.

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Minsk
May 12th - May 18th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Vaitkus’s Belarus Trip Fuels Anti-Government Rhetoric

A recent visit to Belarus by Eduardas Vaitkus has ignited fierce controversy in Lithuania, drawing sharp criticism from government officials and becoming a propaganda tool for Kremlin-aligned media. While Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė and MP Laurynas Kasčiūnas denounced the trip as harmful to national interests, pro-Kremlin voices turned the incident into a platform for anti-government rhetoric, fueling distrust in democratic institutions and framing state leaders as the real threat to Lithuania.

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Glorija Grevcova
May 12th - May 18th, 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Using TikTok to Amplify State Criticism

The most popular TikTok content from Latvia's leading populist politicians centered on victimization narratives, minority rights advocacy, and exaggerated claims of government overreach. These politicians successfully leverage TikTok's algorithm by combining personal drama, anti-establishment messaging, and minority advocacy to create emotionally engaging content that positions them as protectors of marginalized groups against an establishment.

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Baltic Sea
May 12th - May 18th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Propaganda Targets Baltic Incidents

Pro-Kremlin commentators have exploited maritime incidents in the Baltic Sea and the testing of an emergency alert system to depict Estonia and NATO as acting in an aggressive manner that endangers regional stability.

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