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Estonia Weekly: Kremlin Echoes Persist Over Church Law
Pro-Kremlin voices on Russian-speaking social media portrayed Estonia’s revised Churches and Congregations Act as continued state persecution of the Orthodox Church, reinforcing a narrative of religious oppression and general Russophobia. Simultaneously, they condemned the U.S. strikes in Iran as aggressive and hypocritical, using them to justify Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
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Estonia Weekly: Status of the Orthodox Church Fuels Debate on Discrimination
Estonia's president has decided not to make changes to the law on churches and congregations, but pro-Kremlin social media groups say the decision is for show. Estonia's plans to build a military base in Narva have sparked criticism by pro-Kremlin commentators accusing the government of provoking Russia.
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Estonia Weekly: Seizure of Sanctioned Tanker Sparks Kremlin Backlash
Estonia's navy has seized the Kiwala, a flagless oil tanker linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet', in its first direct seizure in the Baltic Sea, despite accusations from pro-Kremlin commentators that it was overstepping its capabilities and potentially provoking inter-state tensions. Pro-Kremlin social media users also accuse the Estonian authorities of public Russophobia and violating the rights of the Russian-speaking minority.
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Estonia Weekly: Propaganda Targets Censorship and Spending
Pro-Kremlin commentators accuse Estonia of censorship and violating freedom of speech after expelling a Russian nationalist Konstantin Gorlov from the country. Dissatisfaction with Estonia's economic situation has led to online over a pay rise for public sector employees, including members of parliament and ministers.
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