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September 29th - October 5th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Narva Concert Ban Triggers Kremlin Narrative Push

Pro-Kremlin commentators labeled Estonia’s planned ban on foreign-language–dubbed films and the cancellation of Russian singer Kamazz’s concert as acts of “Russophobia” and cultural repression.

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September 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Monthly: Protests Erupt as the New Culture Minister Faces Public Backlash

The appointment of Ignotas Adomavičius as Minister of Culture has triggered widespread protests across Lithuania. What began as a political appointment has evolved into a nationwide debate about cultural freedom, democratic values, and the growing use of cultural policy as a tool of political power.

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September 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Monthly: Disinformation Portrays Latvia as Both Militarily Weak and Recklessly Aggressive

Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels in September disseminated multiple narratives about Latvia, including portraying language education policies as discriminatory oppression, mocking military capabilities, and framing Russian military exercises as transparent while dismissing Baltic security concerns. Domestic disinformation intensified around the Istanbul Convention, with opposition politicians fabricating conspiracy theories about gender ideology and immorality to misrepresent a violence prevention treaty and undermine human rights protections.

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September 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Monthly: Kremlin Court Targets Narva Museum Director

A Moscow court sentenced Maria Smorzhevskih-Smirnova, director of the Narva Museum, to ten years in prison in absentia for allegedly “spreading false information” about the Russian army. The case sparked intense debate across Russian-language social media, with Kremlin-aligned voices portraying criticism of Russia as “Nazism rehabilitation.” The incident highlights Moscow’s ongoing use of legal intimidation and information influence to shape narratives beyond its borders.

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