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Estonia Weekly: False Mass Relocation Claims Aim to Discredit Authorities
Pro-Kremlin social media posts have distorted a realtor's comment about a small number of Estonians moving to Russia, portraying it falsely as a mass exodus caused by government incompetence. Meanwhile, criticism of lengthy border delays in Narva has escalated, exacerbating tensions and socioeconomic pressures with no apparent resolution in sight.
Read moreLithuania Weekly: Kremlin-Aligned Outlets Fuel Panic Over Sovereignty and Security
In the past month, Kremlin-aligned media operating in Lithuania escalated disinformation efforts by amplifying fearmongering narratives about the country’s sovereignty, leadership, and defense readiness. Exploiting recent political scandals and military developments, these outlets pushed claims of imminent collapse, internal corruption, and NATO unreliability to erode public trust and sow doubt about Lithuania’s future.
Read moreLatvia Weekly: Baltnews Exploits Emotional Narratives to Promote Kremlin Agenda
Baltnews disseminated pro-Kremlin propaganda by portraying ethnic Russians in Latvia as victims of systematic persecution while deliberately omitting the broader security context of Russia's ongoing aggression and hybrid warfare activities. The channel uses emotional manipulation and strategic context removal to delegitimize Baltic state sovereignty and security policies while positioning Russia as a protective homeland for displaced Russians.
Read moreEstonia Weekly: Government Faces Backlash Over IShowSpeed Tourism Promo
IShowSpeed’s visit to Estonia, which was partially funded by a government agency to promote tourism, sparked a public backlash amid economic hardship due to the perceived misuse of taxpayer money. The controversy intensified alongside revelations of significant errors in Estonian economic data, fuelling conspiracy theories about government transparency and competence.
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