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Latvia Weekly: Kremlin Propaganda Spins Trump-Putin Call
Following the Trump-Putin telephone conversation, Kremlin-aligned Telegram channels celebrated by pushing narratives that portrayed Russia as an ascendant power in direct dialogue with the US, while depicting the EU and Baltic states as increasingly irrelevant and desperate. Their messaging combined ridicule with threatening undertones.
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Estonia Weekly: No Values in Narva Coalition & Denial of Cable Sabotage
Public debate arises over the Narva coalition between Raik and Stalnuhhin, criticized by mainstream politicians in Estonia for potential provocations and values discrepancy. Social media ridicules the idea of sabotage causing damage to fiber-optic cables, implying Western blame on Russia is unjustified and biased.
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Lithuania Weekly: Silent Protest Sparks Debate Over Coalition Controversy
The “10 Minutes of Silence” protest on November 14 gathered approximately 5,000 people outside the Lithuanian parliament to oppose the inclusion of the “Nemuno Aušra” party in the governing coalition, led by Remigijus Žemaitaitis, who is on trial for alleged antisemitic remarks. Critics, including President Gitanas Nausėda, have condemned the coalition as harmful to democratic values and human rights. Meanwhile, Kremlin-aligned media exploited the protests to amplify anti-Western narratives, portraying Lithuania as unstable and corrupt while aiming to erode trust in democratic institutions and support for Ukraine.
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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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Estonia Weekly: Narva’s Dubious Coalition & Energy Policy Criticized
Some concerns are expressed about the new political coalition in Narva, as critics fear it will promote pro-Russian views and undermine Estonian democratic values. Meanwhile, the Estonian government plans to phase out oil shale electricity production by 2035, facing criticism that it is relying on strict decisions from Brussels and causing job losses.
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Lithuania Weekly: Kremlin Media Discredits Lithuanian Elections Amid Controversial Coalition Formation
Former President Dalia Grybauskaitė faced backlash for warning against a coalition with the controversial “Nemuno aušra” party, led by Remigijus Žemaitaitis, who is accused of antisemitism. Despite her concerns, the Social Democrats formed the coalition, which Kremlin-aligned outlets used as an opportunity to attack Grybauskaitė’s credibility, accusing her of Kremlin sympathies and discrediting her past political affiliations.
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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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Lithuania Weekly: Social Democrat Leader Rejecting Prime Minister Post
Media in Lithuania spotlighted the Social Democratic Party’s (LSDP) parliamentary victory, marking a political shift amid rising discontent with the ruling Homeland Union. Kremlin-aligned media used this result to amplify narratives of instability and voter disillusionment, questioning Lithuania’s resilience under economic hardship and its alignment with Western policies.
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Latvia Weekly: Economic Decisions Under Fire
Recent narratives in Latvian media depict the economy as faltering, with critiques of major projects like Rail Baltica, described as a “bottomless pit” draining resources. Claims also suggest that disconnecting from the Russia-Belarus BRELL power grid in favor of European synchronization will drive up electricity costs.
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