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September 2nd - September 8th, 2024 | Week 53 | Month 13

Estonia Weekly: Accusations of Russophobia Take Center Stage

Media posts and articles in Estonia were dominated by anti-government sentiment, focusing on economic issues and alleged Russophobia linked to Russian schools and citizens.

by Olevs Nikers
School
Main channels: Facebook

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Main narratives:

  • Alleged claims of rusophobia
  • General anti-government sentiments

Overview:

During the reporting week, all posts and articles conveyed an overarching anti-government sentiment. Many posts referred to Estonia’s economy and the government’s actions, while also spreading alleged claims of Russophobia related to Russian schools and the issue of Russian citizens being ‘divided’ from the rest of the country. 

Additionally, there were posts and articles discussing issues in Estonia’s medical sector and Rail Baltica.

Lastly, the Russian Embassy in Estonia, an official source, posted an article addressing Estonia’s accusations of cyberattacks and related incidents.

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