Nikita Tarenov, a fighter with the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, spoke about the specifics of Russian propaganda in Latvia.
In Latvia, Russian propaganda was sincerely believed
Nikita Tarenov, who is also a volunteer from Latvia and former Kraken fighter, spoke about the "Russian world" and the Latvians' attitude to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
According to Nikita Tarenov, Russian television has been broadcast in Latvia for many years. Through the Russian mass media, residents of Latvia were convinced that only Nazis, the Azov military, were killing children in Ukraine and spreading fakes such as "stories with a boy in a tuxedo".
The military officer noted that only after the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine did Latvians' attitudes change.
After the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, the mood changed. After Mariupol. Now Azov people are heroes, super warriors. The attitude towards Ukraine has also changed.
Nikita "Latvian" Tarenov
Fighter of the 3rd OShBr, volunteer of Latvia, ex-fighter of "Kraken"
According to Nikita Tarenov, Latvia does a lot for Ukraine. Non-governmental organizations and the government of Latvia constantly send humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and many Ukrainian volunteers go specifically to Latvia for training.
The Latvians felt that they could be the next target of the Russian Federation
According to the military, after the full-scale invasion, Latvians began to have a negative attitude towards Russia.
If Ukraine is captured, where will Russia go next? 100% to Latvia. Everything was "good" before. Don't know the language? — Fine. Russian TV channels? — Fine. Everything was somehow not clear. After the full scale, everything changed. Don't know Latvian? — Go to Russia! There should be no Russian TV channels in Latvia. They zombify and show "rot," said Nikita "Latvian" Tarenov.
The military officer noted that Latvia even adopted a law against separatists and collaborators.
"If you love "Russian peace", your car will be taken away and sent to the military in Ukraine," said "Latvian".
Nikita Tarenov noted that there are still many Russians on the territory of Latvia who are waiting for the same thing that is happening in Ukraine.
Especially in the city of Daugavpils, 100% expect a Russian invasion. Representatives of the Russian FSB have been in this city for a long time. This city can be captured easily in 2 hours. Like the Crimea, you unexpectedly stop by — and there is no city.
