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December 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Monthly: Make russia Small Again

The disqualification of Lithuanian athlete Kornelija Dūdaitė from the World Functional Sports Championships sparked widespread debate, highlighting the entanglement of sports and global politics. Celebrated at home for her bold stance against Russian athletes competing under their national symbols, Dūdaitė faced intense criticism from Kremlin-aligned actors who labeled her actions as Russophobic. This incident underscores how geopolitical tensions permeate even the sporting arena, with reactions ranging from admiration to condemnation on a global scale.

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Vilnius Winter
December 23rd - December 29th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Festive Season, Same Agenda

Amid the festive Christmas season, Kremlin-aligned media in Lithuania continued its routine of targeting the government with a broad range of criticisms. This week, YouTube videos dominated the conversation, mocking politicians and questioning the country's sovereignty. Popular narratives included claims of an "Earthquake in the ruling coalition," an "avalanche of government secrets," and skepticism over Lithuania’s energy independence. These narratives aimed to undermine trust in the government and reinforce doubts about national progress and independence.

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Kornelija Dūdaitė
December 16th - December 22nd, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Make russia Small Again

The disqualification of Lithuanian athlete Kornelija Dūdaitė at the 2024 Functional Sports World Championships in Budapest highlighted the intersection of sports and politics. Wearing a T-shirt with the slogan "make russia small again" in protest against perceived violations of neutrality rules for Russian athletes, Dūdaitė's act sparked widespread debate. While she received domestic praise for her principled stance, Kremlin-aligned media framed her protest as Russophobia and defended her disqualification as a necessary stand against politicizing sports. The incident underscored deeply polarized views on Russia’s role in international events, reflecting the broader societal divide on geopolitical issues.

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Seimas
December 9th - December 15th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Targeting Lithuania’s Government with Criticism and Conspiracy Theories

Kremlin-aligned Lithuanian media amplified anti-government narratives this week, criticizing Lithuania's pro-Western stance and support for Ukraine as detrimental to its sovereignty. Articles also highlighted economic challenges, drawing parallels with social crises in Europe and questioning the EU’s capitalist model. Additionally, narratives claimed Ukraine is losing the war, suggesting peace depends on NATO abandonment and territorial concessions.

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