Kremlin propaganda network infiltrates Latvian Telegram, posing as locals

The Insider reports that a third of socio-political Telegram channels in the Latvian segment are controlled by Russian propagandists posing as angry Latvians, following Latvia's ban on Russian federal channels. The campaign pushes narratives of deteriorating living standards, blames anti-Russian sanctions, and advocates rapprochement with Russia. This indicates a coordinated disinformation operation targeting Baltic audiences, exploiting Telegram's unregulated space.