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Europe Day
May 5th - May 11th, 2025 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: May 9th as a Propaganda Tool

Kremlin-aligned media amplified Victory Day commemorations while accusing Lithuania of attempting to erase historical memory. President Nausėda’s criticism of the Moscow parade sparked a coordinated backlash, fueling claims that Baltic leaders are disrespectful of Russian traditions. Disinformation sources further misled audiences with unrelated headlines and narratives portraying Lithuania as ideologically lost and historically ignorant - reinforcing broader efforts to divide society and bolster pro-Russian sentiment.

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Narva
May 5th - May 11th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Europe Day and Victory Day Clash in Narva

Tensions escalated during Europe Day and so-called ‘Victory Day’ celebrations, with Russia intensifying propaganda efforts. Pro-Kremlin social media commentators criticize Europe's Day as artificial, highlighting 9 May as 'Victory Day' for millions of Russians and accusing Estonia of rewriting WWII history.

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