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Estonia Weekly: Coalition Negotiations in Narva and Tallinn Become a Target for Identity-Based Narratives
Pro-Kremlin voices have simultaneously portrayed the 28-point peace plan as a Western trap, called for Russia to pursue maximal territorial gains, and leveraged contentious coalition negotiations in Narva and Tallinn to stoke identity-based accusations.
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Estonia Weekly: Narva Concert Ban Triggers Kremlin Narrative Push
Pro-Kremlin commentators labeled Estonia’s planned ban on foreign-language–dubbed films and the cancellation of Russian singer Kamazz’s concert as acts of “Russophobia” and cultural repression.
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Estonia Weekly: False Mass Relocation Claims Aim to Discredit Authorities
Pro-Kremlin social media posts have distorted a realtor's comment about a small number of Estonians moving to Russia, portraying it falsely as a mass exodus caused by government incompetence. Meanwhile, criticism of lengthy border delays in Narva has escalated, exacerbating tensions and socioeconomic pressures with no apparent resolution in sight.
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Estonia Monthly: Victory Day Sparks Disinformation Surge in Narva and Tallinn
On 9 May 2025, pro-Kremlin disinformation efforts escalated sharply in Estonia, with Narva and Tallinn at the center. Narratives accusing Estonia of "erasing Soviet history" and suppressing Russian identity were amplified through staged videos and social media manipulation, while patriotic displays from across the border in Ivangorod clashed with Estonia’s public messaging. The events exposed ongoing tensions surrounding historical memory.
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