IN SHORT Russia blames NATO for driving escalation in the Baltic region Ukraine is falsely portrayed as seeking a war with Belarus EU budget rules are framed as political retaliation against Bulgaria LAST WEEK IN REVIEW This week’s pro-Kremlin FIMI narratives again sought to invert reality and recast Russia and its allies as victims. One false claim portrayed the NATO Gallant Boar 2026 exercise as preparation for a NATO invasion of Kaliningrad, despite its stated defensive purpose of protecting