The Impact of War in Ukraine and the Ensuing Ban of Pro-Kremlin News Providers on Media Use and Trust among Baltic Russian-Speakers

• In Event: Evolving Baltic Russophone Identity: Politics, Boundaries, and Media Dynamics

Abstract

This paper examines how the war and the subsequent ban on Kremlin-aligned news sources have affected Baltic Russian-speakers' media consumption habits and trust in news providers. Early findings suggest a decrease in trust and use of both Russian and local/Western news sources, with a notable reliance on instant messaging platforms and local Russian-language news sites.

Author

• Janis Juzefovics, Riga Stradins U (Latvia)