Skip to content

Reports

11
Inga Ruginienė
September 8th - September 14th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Kremlin-Aligned Media Exploit Drone Incident and Political Shifts

Over the past week, Kremlin-aligned media sought to inflame divisions in Lithuania by exploiting both international and domestic developments. NATO airspace security was undermined through claims that Russian drone incursions into Poland were staged provocations, while LGBT rights were framed as moral decline following Lithuania’s first legally recognized same-sex partnership. Meanwhile, the newly appointed MP Inga Ruginienė was promoted as a challenger to the so-called “conservative clan,” reinforcing narratives of political instability.

Read more
5
drone
September 8th - September 14th, 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Channels Mock Air Defenses

Following the crash of 19 Russian drones in Poland, pro-Kremlin Telegram channels criticised Latvia's defense preparations, using satirical imagery to mock the country's military capabilities while simultaneously portraying defensive measures as endangering civilians. The messaging employed contradictory narratives that frame Latvia as both militarily inadequate and dangerously aggressive, exploiting regional security concerns to undermine confidence in government policies.

Read more
7
Südalinna Teater
September 8th - September 14th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Layoffs at Südalinna Theatre Amplified in Russian Media

Pro-Kremlin outlets played down Poland’s claims of Russian drone incursions. Meanwhile, a heated debate erupted over mass dismissals at Tallinn’s Südalinna Theatre. Critics have framed this as political pressure and alleged “Russophobic” policies.

Read more

Don't miss a story.

We publish stories that change laws, lives, minds and the world. Subscribe to our newsletter to get our investigations delivered to your inbox.