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December 9th - December 15th, 2024 | Week 67 | Month 16

Latvia Weekly: Russophobia Claims and Allegations of Double Standards in Sanctions

Pro-Kremlin social media channels have been spreading critical narratives about Latvia, alleging Russophobia through claims about language education policies and monument removals. Other posts argue that sanctions against Russia have harmed Latvia’s economy or that Latvia is inconsistent in applying international sanctions.

by Martinš Hiršs
Riga
Main channels: Telegram, Facebook

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Main narratives:

  • Education reform is Russophobic;
  • Removal of Soviet monuments is Russophobic;
  • Sanctions against Russia have harmed the economy of Latvia.

Overview:

Among the most popular posts in Kremlin-aligned Telegram channels and Facebook pages were critical of the government of Latvia. Some posts focused on alleged Russophobia. The transition to education only in Latvian and the removal of Soviet monuments was the main proof of Russophobia. One post ironically concluded: “It seems that the monument to Pushkin and Barclay was demolished, the graves of Soviet soldiers were dug up, but Latvian children still do not want to speak Latvian” (but prefer speaking English). 

Other posts focused on internal problems, claiming that “Latvia shot itself in the foot by imposing sanctions against Russia” and expressing shock that a Ferris wheel in Riga is being built by a company owned by a Russian in the Ukrainian sanction list, hinting at double standards of the Latvian government. The messaging attempted to frame sanctions against Russia as bad and Latvia as inconsistent in the implementation of international sanctions.

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