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June 10th - June 16th, 2024 | Week 41 | Month 10

Estonia Weekly: USA and Russophobia

In the reporting week, there were posts that focused on sowing distrust in the USA and President Biden, as well as Russophobia shown in the vandalism of statues and monuments, and a post about the war in Ukraine and protecting Russian speakers from harm in the war from Ukraine.

by Olevs Nikers

Main narratives:

  • general anti-government sentiments
  • questioning the country’s security
  • creating the divisions between politicians and “ordinary” citizens
  • scepticism towards NATO functionality
  • the incompetence of the current government

Overview:

In the reporting week, there were posts that focused on sowing distrust in the USA and President Biden, as well as Russophobia shown in the vandalism of statues and monuments, and a post about the war in Ukraine and protecting Russian speakers from harm in the war from Ukraine.  There were also anti-government sentiments, which focused on the budget, elections, and an article about a supposed new law in Latvia where those who don’t speak Latvian would be required to hire a translator for medical issues.

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