MrPropa

12. Jun 2023

“Ukrainization” has become a dog whistle for Kremlin supporters

Both “Deukrainianization” and “Ukrainization” are used by Kremlin propagandists. One reveals the true goal of Russia’s war, the other attempts distorts an existing word to erode opposition to Russia’s war. Both need to be understood together.

Analüüs

7. Jun 2023

Why there’s no “fifth column” in Estonia

It’s time to put aside talk of a "fifth column", says the head of Estonia’s Internal Security Service, because mother tongue, nor even citizenship, determines political views.

Analüüs

7. Jun 2023

The Kremlin is quietly dropping its “denazification” line

Kremlin propaganda began depicting Ukrainians as Nazis in 2014, although there is little coherence to Putin’s narrative about denazifying Ukraine - so the term appears increasingly less frequently.

Analüüs

6. Jun 2023

Screenshots of fake news articles are on the rise across social media

Headlines are impactful. Propagandists know that most people who see the screenshot of a headline on social media won’t investigate to see if the actual article was ever really published.

Analüüs·Rubriigita lood

19. May 2023

Narrative X-Ray: Russia’s ‘nuclear fist’

Russia threatens nuclear war with increasing frequency, partly to distract from discussing the progress of its war against Ukraine. In our second Narrative X-Ray, we discuss how Russia developed its 'nuclear fist' and what else it aims to achieve with this rhetoric.

Analüüs·Propagandajuhtum

19. May 2023

How the Kremlin uses graffiti as propaganda

An American woman arrested in Michigan for a series of hate crime incidents turned out to be a supporter of Russia, not Ukraine as her graffiti implied. Journalists are still missing the bigger story.

Analüüs·Rubriigita lood

16. May 2023

Narrative X-Ray: russkii mir (russian world)

The concept of a 'russian world' is increasingly promoted by the Kremlin, underpinning much of its propaganda. We explore where it came from, how it's used by propagandists, and what it hopes to achieve.

Analüüs

12. May 2023

How 9 May unfolded in Estonia

9 May is marked by Estonia as Europe Day, while some continue to mark it as Victory Day based on Moscow's interpretation. Here's an explainer of their meaning and how both passed off with any serious incidents.

Analüüs

26. Apr 2023

Chinese Ambassador in Paris rebuked for falsely denying sovereignty of “ex-Soviet countries”

Chinese Ambassador Lu Shaye ignited international fury and quick backpedaling in Beijing. The row provided a lesson on the sanctity of international law.