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Latvia Monthly: Conspiracy Theories Target US-Latvia Relations
Kremlin-aligned channels and local conspiracy networks are leveraging political uncertainty, particularly Donald Trump's election, to spread disinformation about US-Latvia relations and foreign policies. False claims about US military support, embassy services, and "globalist" conspiracies aim to sow fear and distrust, exploiting historical geopolitical anxieties and feeding into anti-Western narratives.
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Latvia Weekly: False Claims About Food Parcel Proposal
Two separate disinformation narratives emerged in Latvia. First, false claims about a reform that would lead to food parcels for the poor containing bad quality food. Second, false claims circulated about Trump supposedly cutting US government spending by 30% and about alleged US admissions regarding chemical weapons labs in Ukraine.
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Latvia Weekly: Misleading Narratives Following Trump's Victory
Kremlin-aligned disinformation channels and Latvian conspiracy theorists both exploited Trump's US election victory to spread misleading narratives. The pro-Kremlin channels suggested Trump as president would abandon Latvia's defense, and made false claims about him stopping liberal policies. Latvian conspiracy theorists portrayed Trump as defeating "globalists" and hoped his win would aid their own anti-globalist fight in Latvia. They also undermined trust in independent media and experts for failing to predict Trump's victory.
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Estonia Weekly: Trump's Election Inspires Kremlin Supporters
Some pro-Kremlin narratives emerged in the Estonian information space in response to the recent US presidential elections, with some voices advocating the normalization of US-Russian relations. Constitutional amendments proposed by the Estonian government could deprive Russian and Belarusian citizens of the right to vote, leading to accusations of failed integration and potential radicalization.
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