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March 3rd - March 9th, 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Disinformation Paints the Baltics as NATO Pawns

Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels systematically portray Baltic states as irrational "Russophobes" and Western puppets while threatening them with destruction. These channels employ historical revisionism, dehumanizing language, and claims of Western abandonment to undermine Baltic sovereignty and create divisions within NATO and the EU.

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White House
February 24th - March 2nd, 2025 by admin

Latvia Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Narratives Exploit Trump-Zelensky Rift

Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels mocked the security concerns of the Baltic States, particularly in the wake of the Trump-Zelensky spat, portraying them as laughable and irrelevant. They ridiculed figures like Estonian intelligence and Latvian professors, and suggested that criticizing Russia or the U.S. would lead to political suicide. Additionally, these channels propagated narratives claiming the U.S. was withdrawing support for Ukraine, further aligning it with Kremlin interests.

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February 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Monthly: Russian Propaganda Capitalizes on Trump's Statements

Kremlin-aligned Telegram channels used mockery, selective reporting, and fear-mongering to undermine the Baltic States' security, sovereignty, and independence. These narratives painted the Baltic States as weak, desperate, and subservient to the West. Suggesting that Trump’s USA does not care about the Baltics and that one day the Baltics might be forced to realign with Russia.

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Trump
February 17th - February 23rd, 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Russian Propaganda Exploits Baltic Fears and Trump Rhetoric

Kremlin-aligned outlets are amplifying fears of US withdrawal from the Baltics while leveraging Trump's statements to reinforce Russian narratives. They threaten Baltic sovereignty through historical revisionism, portray Baltic states as Western colonies, and warn of dire consequences for supporting Ukraine. By combining veiled threats with selective amplification of Trump's rhetoric, Russian propaganda outlets are working to undermine Baltic security and promoting idea of Russian strength and regional dominance.

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