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Latvia Weekly: Exploiting a Viral Video to Reinforce Ethnic Bias Claims
The Alliance of Young Latvians extensively exploited a viral video of a woman at a judo competition shouting "Wipe your tears! It doesn't matter! He's Russian!" to her son, with both leaders making multiple posts attacking the woman personally and investigating her political connections. This coordinated response demonstrates how the party amplifies isolated incidents to construct broader narratives about systematic anti-Russian discrimination within Latvia's political establishment.
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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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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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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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