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July 21st - July 27th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: False Mass Relocation Claims Aim to Discredit Authorities

Pro-Kremlin social media posts have distorted a realtor's comment about a small number of Estonians moving to Russia, portraying it falsely as a mass exodus caused by government incompetence. Meanwhile, criticism of lengthy border delays in Narva has escalated, exacerbating tensions and socioeconomic pressures with no apparent resolution in sight.

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April 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Monthly: Real Estate Tax Protest Becomes a Tool for Kremlin's Disinformation

A protest against Lithuania’s new real estate tax in April became a lightning rod for Kremlin-aligned media, which framed the demonstration as a sign of civil unrest and government collapse. Originally aimed at aligning with Western fiscal norms, the policy sparked public backlash - now amplified by narratives of corruption, conspiracy, and social injustice. Disinformation actors portrayed the protest as a grassroots revolt against a failing system, using emotionally charged slogans, fabricated links to unrelated events, and high-profile influencers to erode trust in the Lithuanian government and democratic institutions.

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May 20th - May 26th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: NATO support questioned and Russian schools

In the reporting week, social media actors were focused on writing about Kaya Kallas, her disbelief in the help that NATO would bring if Estonia were attacked, and her role in the growing poverty levels in Estonia.

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May 13th - May 19th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: Russian schools and NATO support questioned

In the reporting week, social media actors were focused on writing about Kaya Kallas, her disbelief in the help that NATO would bring if Estonia were attacked, and her role in the growing poverty levels in Estonia.

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