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Lithuania Weekly: Kremlin-Aligned Outlets Twist Jobless Aid Talk into Military Draft Claim

Last week, pro-Kremlin media in Lithuania pushed disinformation suggesting the country’s independence is crumbling and NATO membership offers more danger than protection. Misleading headlines fueled outrage over a misunderstood proposal linking unemployment benefits to Riflemen’s Union membership, while scandals surrounding Gintautas Paluckas were largely ignored or downplayed.

Weekly Reports

July 1st – July 7th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: Dropping Birthrates and Kallas Departure

In the reporting week, there was a considerable amount of posts made, including antigovernment sentiments, primarily focused on the change in power with Kaya Kallas leaving as Prime Minister.

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June 24th – June 30th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Commission Inquiries and Resignation

This week, Lithuanian media outlets known for their Kremlin-aligned views focused heavily on local news stories.

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June 24th – June 30th, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Latvia Weekly: Railbaltica and Russophobia

During the examined week, the narratives primarily focused on domestic issues relating to corruption and Russian language policies.

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June 24th – June 30th, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: EU Parliament and Inequality

This reporting week, they targeted various issues, mainly focusing on Kaya Kallas’s acceptance to work in the EU parliament.

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June 17th – June 23rd, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Local Politicians and European Union

During this reporting week, several Lithuanian media sources with a pro-Russian stance have continued to prioritise domestic news.

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June 17th – June 23rd, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Latvia Weekly: Russophobia and language

During the examined week, the primary narratives relate to the current government’s corruption and incompetence.

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June 17th – June 23rd, 2024 by Olevs Nikers

Estonia Weekly: US and delegitimisation of NATO

This week, various narratives were espoused, focusing on security issues and the war in Ukraine.

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June 10th – June 16th, 2024 by Urtė Andriukaitytė

Lithuania Weekly: Resignation of Another Minister

This week, specific Lithuanian media sources with pro-Kremlin leanings have prioritised coverage of domestic affairs.

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June 10th – June 16th, 2024 by Otto Tabuns

Latvia Weekly: Pride Month and RailBaltic

During the examined week, the primary narratives surrounded domestic issues with a focus on the incompetence of the current government and the corruption within it. More attention has been given to the RailBaltic project, which the authors attempt to portray as an indicator of how corrupt the government is.

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