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Fake NATO deaths, Epstein claims and drones: how Russia targets elections in the Baltics

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Briefings

A new report indicates Russia-linked disinformation campaigns in Estonia and Latvia shifted focus from individual candidates to broad security narratives, aiming to confuse voters on issues shaping their decisions. This shift occurred during a period of heightened geopolitical tension, with reports suggesting the strategy targets election outcomes rather than specific policy positions. The evidence highlights a strategic pivot in disinformation tactics, emphasizing security concerns over direct political attacks.

Key points

• Russia-linked disinformation campaigns in Estonia and Latvia shifted focus from individual candidates to broad security narratives, aiming to confuse voters on issues shaping their decisions.
• The report suggests these campaigns target election outcomes rather than specific policy positions, indicating a strategic pivot in disinformation tactics.

Context and limitations

The report provides a general overview of disinformation strategies but lacks specific dates, named actors, or quantitative data regarding campaign reach or voter impact.

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