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Award
May 26th - June 1st, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Vaitkus Award Controversy Used to Undermine the Government

Kremlin-aligned media in Lithuania continued to amplify the fallout from Eduardas Vaitkus’s award revocation, portraying it as a symbol of authoritarianism and political bias. The narrative was echoed by publisher Vitas Tomkus, whose provocative protest framed state honors as tools of loyalty, reinforcing broader efforts to discredit Lithuania’s leadership and its Western alignment.

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Vilnius
May 19th - May 25th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Kremlin Narratives Turn Austerity into a Punchline

Government claims that rising taxes are tied to national defense sparked ridicule from Kremlin-aligned commentators. Satirical slogans and memes painted austerity as a cover for elite interests, with sarcastic quips like, "Land Rovers for 120k won’t buy themselves - let’s all chip in!"

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Minsk
May 12th - May 18th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

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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Europe Day
May 5th - May 11th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

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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