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drone
August 25th - August 31st, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Kremlin Propaganda Exploits Drone Crash to Undermine NATO

When a drone crashed in Estonia, Kremlin-aligned commentators seized the opportunity to question NATO’s defences and portray Estonia and Ukraine negatively. Meanwhile, Russian-language social media platforms have amplified domestic debates over tax policy and a statistical error, presenting them as further evidence of the incompetence of the Estonian government.

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putin
August 18th - August 24th, 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Trump–Putin Meeting Used to Sow Doubt About Western Security Guarantees

In the aftermath of the Trump-Putin Alaska summit Pro-Kremlin Telegram framed European leaders as obstacles to peace while suggesting both Trump and Putin desire to end the Ukraine conflict. Monitored channels also used the occasion to label Baltic states as “puppets” and to mock NATO's military capabilities following a drone incident.

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Refugees
August 18th - August 24th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Kremlin Voices Exploit Refugee Relocation Debate

Pro-Kremlin commentators amplified two controversies in Estonia: claims that children were encouraged to shoot at caricatures resembling Russian soldiers during Independence Day celebrations, and criticism of the government’s stance on the EU refugee relocation scheme.

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Inga Ruginienė
August 11th - August 17th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Media Exploits Debate Over Inga Ruginienė’s Nomination

Kremlin-aligned outlets in Lithuania seized on public hesitation around proposed Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė, mocking criticism and turning political debate into partisan blame. Pro-Kremlin narratives framed the controversy as a Conservative-only problem, urging them to “look inward,” while dismissing broader concerns - a tactic aimed at discrediting opposition and amplifying political division.

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