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Latvia Police
January 27th - February 2nd, 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Russophobic Incidents

A high-ranking Latvian police chief in Latgale sparked controversy by allegedly referring to ethnic Russian officers as "occupiers," drawing criticism from Russian-aligned media and local politicians. The incident, along with criticism of other allegedly Russophobic incidents in Latvia, highlight the ongoing tensions in Latvia over language rights and historical memory of the Soviet period.

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Estonia electricity grid
January 27th - February 2nd, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Speculative Panic Alerts about Blackouts

Pro-Russian commentators on social media threatened energy shortages and blackouts because of Estonia's planned desynchronisation from the BRELL electricity grid.

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Donald Trump
January 20th - January 26th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Pushing Doubt Over Trump and Defence Spending

This week, pro-Kremlin media in Lithuania framed Trump’s inauguration as a threat to Western unity, predicting instability for Ukraine and Lithuania. Lithuanian politicians were criticized as shortsighted, while the government’s plan to allocate 5–6% of GDP to defense was mocked, with claims it would strain other sectors.

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NATO
January 20th - January 26th, 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Telegram Channels Exploit Trump to Undermine Baltic Security

Kremlin-aligned Telegram channels are pushing narratives that target Baltic states by depicting them as dependent on the United States, while simultaneously using Trump's statements to undermine NATO solidarity and regional security. The channels promote a conspiracy theory about the US military-industrial complex controlling Trump, while characterizing US-Baltic relationships as corrupt arrangements built on "cozy schemes." These messages are complemented by local actors who leverage Trump's positions to advance anti-LGBTQ messaging, COVID-19 conspiracies, and criticism of Latvia's independent media and government.

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