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USA
January 6th - January 12th, 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Exploiting Trump’s Radical Ideas

Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels are leveraging Donald Trump's statements to spread narratives that aim to undermine NATO alliances and normalize Russia's territorial ambitions. The channels circulate various themes, including claims about American companies resuming business with Russia, false historical narratives about the Baltic states, and allegations of Western media bias and censorship.

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Trump Tower
December 30th - January 5th, 2025 by Martinš Hiršs

Latvia Weekly: Kremlin-Aligned Predictions for 2025

At the turn of 2025, Kremlin-aligned Telegram channels issued predictions heavily focused on Donald Trump's potential positive impact on Russia, forecasting a dramatic decline in U.S. global leadership and engagement. This would result in the decline of Europe and NATO and the rise of Russia. Only "fools" think that Russia will be defeated in Ukraine.

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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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December 2024 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Monthly: Estlink-2 Incident Sparks Disinformation Surge

In December 2024, the Estlink-2 undersea power cable between Estonia and Finland suffered significant damage, sparking geopolitical tensions and a surge in disinformation. Investigations pointed to the Russian oil tanker Eagle S as the likely culprit, while NATO and the EU raised concerns about critical infrastructure security. Simultaneously, Kremlin-aligned disinformation campaigns sought to deflect blame, spreading conspiracy theories that framed the incident as a Western fabrication to justify increased military spending and NATO presence. These narratives aimed to undermine public trust and sow division across Europe.

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