An initial investigation was conducted concerning potential incitement against the Republic of Lithuania, stemming from publicly available information regarding E. Vaitkevich’s visit to Belarus and subsequent comments made to local media outlets. The prosecutor’s office released a report detailing its findings.
According to the report, the data collected indicated that E. Vaitkevich’s statements portrayed an exceptionally negative image of Lithuania and appeared to reinforce existing narratives concerning the country. However, the investigation also established specific limitations regarding the scope and impact of these remarks.
The prosecutor’s office noted that it could not confirm whether Vaitkevich’s comments received widespread coverage, broadcasting, or quotation within the Belarusian or Russian media spheres. Furthermore, the report stated that the investigation did not establish that Vaitkevich received any financial compensation for his visit to Belarus, nor did it confirm that he was widely quoted or cited in media reports. In summary, while the content of his public remarks was scrutinized for potentially negative portrayals of Lithuania, the formal findings highlighted a lack of evidence confirming the widespread dissemination or financial basis of those statements.
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