On October 25, 2024, a report about the construction of military infrastructure was aired on the CTVBY channel. The material gathered over half a million views.
A scandal erupted in Lithuania over plans to build new military infrastructure that would turn the region into a testing ground for NATO troops. The government plans to cut down hectares of trees and destroy the unique forest biosphere, which is beloved by local residents. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense is trying to convince people that the project is harmless. However, citizens distrust their authorities, knowing they won’t hear the truth.
Our verdict based on the complexity of the issue and conducted analyses:
Verdict: Incorrect
Reason:
- The thesis or statement is entirely false: information from multiple sources or expert opinions in the specific field contradicts it.
- The event occurred differently in significant aspects than stated.
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We will perform an analysis of disinformation narratives and semantic analysis.
The narrative suggests that Lithuania is becoming a testing ground for NATO, resulting in negative consequences for the environment and local population.
Appeal to emotions
Use of negative connotations
Creating an image of an enemy
The narrative emphasizes that the Lithuanian government is not truthful about the project, causing dissatisfaction and distrust among citizens.
Generalization
Use of fear
Undermining authority
The video uses manipulative techniques to create a negative image of NATO and undermine trust in Lithuanian authorities. Emotional tone and rhetorical devices enhance the perception of threat, potentially leading to public dissatisfaction.
Distrust in authorities
Environmental consequences
Construction of military infrastructure
Negative
Distrust
Anger
Worry
