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October 20th - October 26th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Defence Minister’s Resignation and Ukrainian Flag Debate

This week, Kremlin-aligned media in Lithuania concentrated on the resignation of Defence Minister Dovilė Šakalienė, using it to fuel disinformation and conspiracy narratives about corruption and political intrigue within the government. At the same time, pro-Kremlin outlets revived stories about the Ukrainian flag in the Seimas, presenting opposition to it as a growing grassroots movement and seeking to undermine public support for Lithuania’s pro-Ukraine stance.

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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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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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Vilnius
December 2nd - December 8th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Amplifying Anti-Government and Anti-Western Narratives

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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