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The aim is to understand the reasons for the expressed neutrality of Russophones in Latvia and Estonia regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.

June 18, 2026Nationalities PapersOpen Access

Silence or Voice? Explaining the Expressed Neutrality of Baltic Russophones Toward the Russia-Ukraine War

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The aim is to understand the reasons for the expressed neutrality of Russophones in Latvia and Estonia regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.
Nationally representative survey data and four focus groups were analyzed.
Logistic regression was used to predict neutrality based on various factors.
Mixed-methods design combined quantitative and qualitative insights.
Neutrality strongly predicted by low interest in Ukrainian affairs and socioeconomic vulnerability.
Reference group perceptions significantly influenced neutrality, compared to those in pro-Ukraine groups.
Distrust in Latvian and Russian media reinforced neutrality, indicating a complex social dynamic.

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Mixed-methods study explores neutrality in Baltic Russophones, suggesting it reflects social contexts and media perceptions.

Mārtiņš Kaprāns (2026) studied this question.

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