From January 2026, Wikipedia biographies of Baltic figures have been altered to list Soviet-era birthplaces, spreading Russian-aligned historical narratives across Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania.

Beginning in early January 2026, a concerted campaign on Wikipedia has systematically changed the birthplace entries of hundreds of notable Baltic persons, including politicians, artists, and athletes from Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. Instead of listing their countries of birth as independent Baltic states, these entries now often indicate birthplaces within corresponding Soviet Socialist Republics, such as 'Latvian SSR, Soviet Union.' This includes prominent Latvians like Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs, showing a clear alignment with Russian historical narratives about the Baltic states as part of the Soviet Union during the occupation period. The edits are regularly contested and reverted by Baltic Wikipedians but reinstated swiftly, indicating a persistent influence effort. The operation appears coordinated and possibly directed from Russia, with involvement from users connected to Moscow. The effect extends beyond Wikipedia, as AI chatbots relying on Wikipedia data repeat the altered Soviet birthplace information, amplifying misinformation. This represents a subtle but impactful hybrid influence tactic aiming to reshape public perception of Baltic history and identity, furthering Russian geopolitical narratives.