Latvia
Tue, Sep 12, 2023
Russian media spread rumors accusing Baltic states of drone attack
Unsupported claims from Russian media and Telegram blamed Latvia and Estonia for perpetrating August 29 attack on Pskov airport
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels try to convince Latvians their government is ‘fascist’
Newly created pro-Kremlin Telegram channels target Russian speakers in Latvia
Fri, Dec 9, 2022
Russian War Report: Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels promote news of TV Rain losing broadcasting license in Latvia
The Latvian National Electronic Media Council revoked the broadcasting license of TV Rain, an independent Russian television channel, citing threats to Latvian national security.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Tue, Sep 27, 2022
Russia-based Facebook operation targeted Europe with anti-Ukraine messaging
A network of inauthentic assets uncovered by the DFRLab promoted Kremlin narratives in Germany, France, Italy, Ukraine, Latvia and the UK.
by Alyssa Kann, Daniel Suárez Pérez, Mattia Caniglia, Jean le Roux, Sopo Gelava, Roman Osadchuk, Nika Aleksejeva
Thu, May 19, 2022
Telegram channels and youth groups rally against Riga following Victory Day controversy
The city of Riga sparks pro-Russian outrage after voting to demolish Soviet monument and arresting pro-Kremlin activist.
Fri, Mar 18, 2022
Russian War Report: Russia sends military contractors from Georgian breakaway region to Ukraine
Military contractors from South Ossetia, Belarus' hesitancy to send troops, VPN's, the dilemma US tech companies face over Russian citizens' access, and more.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Tue, Feb 8, 2022
Russian War Report: Missile battalion confirmed in Belarus
The Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab tracks the latest Russian military movements and other developments in the Kremlin's hybrid war against Ukraine.
by Digital Forensic Research Lab
Wed, Nov 10, 2021
Anti-government activists in Latvia openly recruit anonymous trolls
Previous activities involved active amplification of COVID-19 disinformation and conspiracies.
Fri, Jan 8, 2021
Fringe influencers exploit COVID-19 disinfo for political gain in Latvia
One influencer mobilized an anti-government protest in Riga while several fringe political figures peddled COVID-19 conspiracy theories
Thu, Jul 9, 2020
#DFRLabCoffeeBreak with Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs
A #DFRLabCoffeeBreak with Latvian Foreign Minister and ally of the Atlantic Council, Edgars Rinkevics.
Fri, Apr 17, 2020
Covid-19 conspiracists conspire against fact-checkers
Conspiracy peddlers attack Latvian fact-checking outlet
Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Lingering Infektion: Latvian operation mimicked Secondary Infektion tactics
Faked documents pushed on fringe websites and social media, similar to operation uncovered in June 2019
