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This article examines the co-projection of identity narratives by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sputnik regarding Latvia. The focus is on how these narratives influence public perception and geopolitical dynamics.

February 6, 2026Media War & ConflictOpen Access

Strategic synchrony? The co-projection of identity narratives by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sputnik Latvia

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This article examines the co-projection of identity narratives by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sputnik regarding Latvia. The focus is on how these narratives influence public perception and geopolitical dynamics.
Conducted a comparative narrative analysis of content from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sputnik Latvia.
Focused on narratives about freedom of speech, history, and language from 2019 to 2021.
Analyzed the rhetorical form and degree of explicitness in narratives using theoretical frameworks.
Identified three key narratives portraying Russia as a protector and Latvia as a Russophobic antagonist.
Demonstrated that Sputnik acts as an integral part of the communication strategy of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Showed that negative depictions of Latvia aimed to erode trust in its institutions and impact its international reputation.

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Comparative narrative analysis reveals co-projection of identity narratives in Latvia, suggesting media manipulation by Russia.

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Emma Rönngren (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698585678f7c464f23008ae7 https://doi.org/10.1177/17506352251415301

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Strategic synchrony? The co-projection of identity narratives by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Sputnik Latvia

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