New observations this week: 6
Main channel: Facebook, Kremlin-aligned media outlets
Main keywords: protest, government, tax, fundraisers, support, humanitarian, Ukraine, Hamas, prioritisation
Main narratives:
- Anti-government sentiments.
- Ukraine is being prioritised over domestic issues
- Humanitarian support for Israel is undermined, presenting it as another way to benefit
Overview:
Alongside mainstream/independent media coverage of ongoing events and widely discussed topics, Kremlin-aligned media in Lithuania further promoted the anti-government narrative. Almost all top stories from this type of media covered the work of the ruling government or specific politicians, as well the prioritisation of Ukraine over domestic issues. Hostile media not only continued to undermine Lithuania’s ongoing support for Ukraine, but also asked rhetorical questions about the need for humanitarian support elsewhere following the Hamas attacks on Israel, such as “how long will we have to wait until another fundraiser will appear to take our money?”.
