Reports
Latvia Monthly: The Russophobia Narrative
In December, Kremlin-aligned social media continued pushing narratives portraying Latvia as a Russophobic, undemocratic failed state while also amplifying Donald Trump's foreign policy statements to normalize Russia's aggressive policies. These channels also leveraged Trump's statements about potential US territorial expansion to legitimize Russia's own territorial aggression and portray international relations as purely transactional.
Read moreLithuania 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.
Read moreEstonia Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Narratives Target Defense Efforts and EU Diplomacy
Anti-Estonian criticism has been triggered by military drills and a private company's idea to supply air-defence missiles to Ukraine. In addition, pro-Kremlin groups discuss EU High Representative Kaja Kallas' actions, including her visit to Kyiv and refusal to meet Lavrov on Malta.
Read moreLatvia Weekly: Kremlin Narratives Paint Latvia as a Failing State
During the monitoring period Kremlin-aligned and local conspiracy Telegram channels spread disinformation about Latvia, falsely portraying it as a failed state through narratives about high prices, alleged lack of democracy, alleged healthcare issues, and fabricated claims about US diplomatic services.
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