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drone
August 25th - August 31st, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Kremlin Propaganda Exploits Drone Crash to Undermine NATO

When a drone crashed in Estonia, Kremlin-aligned commentators seized the opportunity to question NATO’s defences and portray Estonia and Ukraine negatively. Meanwhile, Russian-language social media platforms have amplified domestic debates over tax policy and a statistical error, presenting them as further evidence of the incompetence of the Estonian government.

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Refugees
August 18th - August 24th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Kremlin Voices Exploit Refugee Relocation Debate

Pro-Kremlin commentators amplified two controversies in Estonia: claims that children were encouraged to shoot at caricatures resembling Russian soldiers during Independence Day celebrations, and criticism of the government’s stance on the EU refugee relocation scheme.

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swine fever
August 11th - August 17th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Swine Fever Crisis Framed as Government Incompetence

Pro-Kremlin commentators denounced Estonia’s expulsion of a Russian diplomat while praising U.S.–Russia dialogue, as domestic debate in Estonia centered on swine fever outbreaks tied to wider criticism of government policies.

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Estonia
August 4th - August 10th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Slur Controversy and Health Board Scandal Feed Public Outrage

Public use of the derogatory term “tibla” for Russian-speaking Estonians sparked controversy, leading to an apology. The incident fueled nationalist debates, while pro-Kremlin commentators seized on a corruption scandal involving the Health Board to further undermine trust in Estonia’s government.

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