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Lithuania Weekly: Exploiting Drone Incident to Discredit Leadership
Over the past week, Kremlin-linked media intensified efforts to discredit Lithuania’s leadership by exploiting a cross-border drone incident and the conviction of a former MP. A Russian-made drone from Belarus was mocked as a “cardboard toy,” while a high-profile criminal case was reframed to suggest systemic abuse within the ruling party. These narratives –amplified by revived COVID-19 disinformation – aimed to erode public trust, polarize society, and weaken confidence in democratic institutions.
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Lithuania Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Media Stirs Backlash Over Military Remarks
Kremlin-aligned media in Lithuania shifted focus to domestic issues, fueling outrage with a headline quoting Defence Minister Šakalienė on women in the military. The quote, taken out of context, sparked intense online backlash. President Nausėda was also targeted over a proposal for presidential benefits, framed as elitist and corrupt.
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Lithuania Weekly: Kremlin-Aligned Media Amplifies Anti-Ukraine Narratives
Pro-Kremlin voices in Lithuania reignited criticism of Ukraine and Lithuanian foreign policy following a major Ukrainian strike against Russian air forces. Malign actors mocked President Nausėda’s call for continued support to Ukraine and questioned NATO’s reliability, while pushing disinformation about looming civil unrest and vilifying the Lithuanian Riflemen’s Union as a threat to national stability.
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Lithuania Monthly: German Brigade Arrival Triggers Wave of Kremlin-Backed Disinformation
The June deployment of Germany’s Panzerbrigade 45 to Lithuania marked a historic NATO milestone—but it quickly became a target for Kremlin-aligned disinformation. Pro-Kremlin media framed the move as foreign occupation, mocked German leadership, and used emotionally charged narratives to erode public trust in NATO. Economic and historical distortions further amplified efforts to undermine Lithuanian sovereignty and Western unity.
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