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Estonia Monthly: Estlink-2 Incident Sparks Disinformation Surge
In December 2024, the Estlink-2 undersea power cable between Estonia and Finland suffered significant damage, sparking geopolitical tensions and a surge in disinformation. Investigations pointed to the Russian oil tanker Eagle S as the likely culprit, while NATO and the EU raised concerns about critical infrastructure security. Simultaneously, Kremlin-aligned disinformation campaigns sought to deflect blame, spreading conspiracy theories that framed the incident as a Western fabrication to justify increased military spending and NATO presence. These narratives aimed to undermine public trust and sow division across Europe.
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Estonia Weekly: Sabotage of Undersea Power Cables
Estonia's energy dependence and inability to secure underwater cables have been criticized on social media, with Estonian and Finnish authorities blaming Russian hybrid interference. Tallinn’s Christmas market closure, criticized by Russian-speaking users, has led to accusations of Russophobia, with some suggesting it should remain open until Orthodox Christmas.
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Estonia Weekly: Queues at the Russian Border and Accusations of Anti-Semitism
Before Christmas, the Estonian-Russian border became tense with long queues and slow checks, leading to dissatisfaction and criticism of the government's inability to improve conditions. Meanwhile, the Estonian Academy of Arts faced backlash and accusations of anti-Semitism.
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Estonia Weekly: The Orthodox Church Controversy
The Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (EOC MP) is in a public dispute with the Ministry of Interior over its canonical ties. NATO allies and the Estonian government are being criticized for irrational defense spending.
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