British work countering Russian propaganda on the Baltic frontline is facing the axe as a result of cuts to the aid budget.

The British Council, which is one of the UK’s leading cultural and educational organisations overseas, is under severe financial strain and is expected to close dozens of offices internationally due to government cuts to its funding .

Kate Ewart-Biggs, the council’s Deputy Chief Executive, has said that it will be “extremely difficult” to keep its offices open in Lithuania and Estonia following the Government’s cuts to its aid budget despite the growing influence of Russia in the region . New Feature

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The i Paper understands the council may also be forced to shut down its operations in Latvia, meaning the UK

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