DISINFO: Even the coronavirus did not distract Lithuania from the eternal disease called Russophobia
SUMMARY
In Lithuania, even the situation with the coronavirus has been tied to Russia. One would think that the current situation in the world – a recession of the economy, an epidemic of the coronavirus, would at least slightly distract these “daredevils” from their eternal disease, called Russophobia. But no.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about Russophobia in Lithuania and the Baltic States. The disinformation message appeared after a statement (see in also in Russian) made by the head of Lithuania's State Security department Darius Jauniskis: "What we are observing is the activity of the Russian special services. These are attempts to disinform society and spread panic, distrust to the Euro-Atlantic space and governments." See similar pro-Kremlin disinformation cases: "Russophobia is the main export of Lithuania", "Free Russia Forum in Vilnius is an anti-Russian gathering", "Lithuania is afflicted by total Russophobia", The only idea that strongly unites Lithuanian society is Russophobia.