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DHL plane
November 25th - December 1st, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: DHL Plane Crash Sparks Conspiracy Theories

During the reporting week, the DHL cargo plane crash in Vilnius dominated Lithuanian headlines and sparked intense speculation. While officials pointed to technical issues or human error, Kremlin-aligned media framed the incident as a provocation against Russia, amplifying conspiracy theories about NATO aggression and regional instability.

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Latvia
November 25th - December 1st, 2024 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Kremlin Narratives Paint Latvia as a Failing State

During the monitoring period Kremlin-aligned and local conspiracy Telegram channels spread disinformation about Latvia, falsely portraying it as a failed state through narratives about high prices, alleged lack of democracy, alleged healthcare issues, and fabricated claims about US diplomatic services.

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Electricity
November 25th - December 1st, 2024 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Speculation About 2025 Blackouts & Migration Law

In early 2025, Estonia will disconnect from BRELL and connect to the European grid, sparking speculative fears of possible widespread blackouts. Social media commentators criticize Estonia's proposed legislation to ban the use of the Russian language in residency applications, raising concerns about growing Russophobia in migration issues.

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November 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Monthly: Kremlin Narratives Exploit Protests to Undermine Democracy

Throughout November 2024, Kremlin-aligned media in Lithuania amplified anti-government narratives, tying them to recent parliamentary election results and protests. These outlets framed events as evidence of systemic instability and exploited them to spread disinformation, fostering division and undermining democratic institutions.

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