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Estonia Weekly: Government Moves in Narva Fuel Propaganda
At a ministerial meeting in Narva, the Estonian government confirmed plans for a permanent military base, a regional command centre and enhancements to energy security. Pro-Kremlin critics accused the government of oversecuritising the region, escalating tensions with Russia and violating freedom of speech.
Read moreEstonia Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Propaganda Targets Baltic Incidents
Pro-Kremlin commentators have exploited maritime incidents in the Baltic Sea and the testing of an emergency alert system to depict Estonia and NATO as acting in an aggressive manner that endangers regional stability.
Read moreEstonia Weekly: Concerns about Domestic and Foreign Instability
Estonians are concerned about a phone call between Trump and Putin, citing potential concessions in favour of Russia and comparing it to the 1938 Munich Agreement. Meanwhile, pro-Kremlin commentators questioned the ability of Estonian politicians to govern the country amid external security threats and economic challenges, as Estonia's ruling coalition collapsed over tax policy disagreements, causing political turmoil.
Read moreLatvia Weekly: Exploiting Trump’s Radical Ideas
Pro-Kremlin Telegram channels are leveraging Donald Trump's statements to spread narratives that aim to undermine NATO alliances and normalize Russia's territorial ambitions. The channels circulate various themes, including claims about American companies resuming business with Russia, false historical narratives about the Baltic states, and allegations of Western media bias and censorship.
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