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Estonia Weekly: Kremlin Propaganda Exploits Audit of Estonia’s Defence Ministry
Estonia’s Defence Ministry was criticized by the National Audit Office for major financial mismanagement, a finding amplified by pro-Kremlin commentators. Separately, a known Russian-speaking activist Andrei Vesterinen was declared wanted on fraud charges, which Kremlin-linked voices called politically motivated.
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Estonia Monthly: Kremlin Exploits ‘Tibla’ Scandal to Push Narrative of Russophobia
In July, pro-Kremlin voices on social media attempted to undermine Estonia’s iconic Song and Dance Festival by reframing it as a product of Russian or Soviet influence. Alongside historical distortions, critics accused the government of wasting public funds on cultural celebrations while ignoring growing economic hardship.
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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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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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