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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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Estonia Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Propaganda Targets Baltic Incidents
Pro-Kremlin commentators have exploited maritime incidents in the Baltic Sea and the testing of an emergency alert system to depict Estonia and NATO as acting in an aggressive manner that endangers regional stability.
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Lithuania Weekly: May 9th as a Propaganda Tool
Kremlin-aligned media amplified Victory Day commemorations while accusing Lithuania of attempting to erase historical memory. President Nausėda’s criticism of the Moscow parade sparked a coordinated backlash, fueling claims that Baltic leaders are disrespectful of Russian traditions. Disinformation sources further misled audiences with unrelated headlines and narratives portraying Lithuania as ideologically lost and historically ignorant - reinforcing broader efforts to divide society and bolster pro-Russian sentiment.
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