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Estonia Weekly: Limp Bizkit Concert Cancellation Sparks Nationwide Debate
Pro-Kremlin online voices commented on the wave of school-related bomb threats and extended their criticism to the heated debate over the cancellation of a Limp Bizkit concert due to the band’s pro-Putin sympathies.
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Estonia Weekly: Arrest of Oleg Besedin Sparks Kremlin-Aligned Narratives
The arrest of Oleg Besedin sparked a wave of pro-Kremlin commentary portraying him as a victim of anti-Russian persecution, while simultaneously fueling political infighting in Tallinn over past city contracts linked to his media companies.
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Estonia Weekly: Government Initiative to Ease War Anxiety Sparks Kremlin Mockery
In late October 2025, Estonia hired a journalist to address public war anxiety, sparking criticism over blurred media-state lines and mockery from pro-Kremlin voices. Simultaneously, reports of discrimination against Russian-speaking students reignited debates over language policies and societal tensions online.
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Estonia Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Commentators Stoke E-Voting Mistrust in Estonia
Online debate last week focused on Estonia’s municipal elections and Omniva’s move to end Russian-language service. Pro-Kremlin voices questioned the integrity of e-voting and framed Omniva’s decision as “Russophobic,” reinforcing narratives of discrimination against Russian speakers in Estonia.
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