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Lithuania Ukraine
December 30th - January 5th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Shift Towards Ukraine-Related Matters

Last week, Kremlin-aligned media in Lithuania targeted the country’s support for Ukraine, portraying it as ineffective and corrupt. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was accused of pursuing "utopian objectives" that escalate the conflict, while Lithuania was framed as being drawn into unnecessary militarisation, with citizens allegedly prepared to become "cogs in the war machine." These narratives aimed to erode public support for Ukraine, amplify distrust in Western alliances, and undermine confidence in Lithuania’s foreign and security policies.

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Trump Tower
December 30th - January 5th, 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Kremlin-Aligned Predictions for 2025

At the turn of 2025, Kremlin-aligned Telegram channels issued predictions heavily focused on Donald Trump's potential positive impact on Russia, forecasting a dramatic decline in U.S. global leadership and engagement. This would result in the decline of Europe and NATO and the rise of Russia. Only "fools" think that Russia will be defeated in Ukraine.

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December 30th - January 5th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Air Baltic Flight Cancellations Ignite Criticism

Excerpt: A Soviet song during ETV+'s New Year's Eve TV concert was criticised for promoting the Soviet era, while others argued against Russophobia. The cancellation of Air Baltic flights revived old accusations of wasting taxpayers' money and prompted criticism of the Estonian authorities.

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December 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Monthly: Make russia Small Again

The disqualification of Lithuanian athlete Kornelija Dūdaitė from the World Functional Sports Championships sparked widespread debate, highlighting the entanglement of sports and global politics. Celebrated at home for her bold stance against Russian athletes competing under their national symbols, Dūdaitė faced intense criticism from Kremlin-aligned actors who labeled her actions as Russophobic. This incident underscores how geopolitical tensions permeate even the sporting arena, with reactions ranging from admiration to condemnation on a global scale.

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