- A Brief Guide to Estonian War Bloggers
- Television Series as a Tool in Information Warfare: Depicting China’s Invasion of Taiwan
- Disinformation Case in England: Misinformation Sparks Nationwide Unrest
- The Kremlin’s propaganda failed to relaunch the Narva tank
- Numerous. But how capable? What is the state of the Belarusian army in 2024?
- Facebook as a propaganda minefield
- The international press amplifies Kaitseliit’s message: “We will kill as many invaders as possible.”
- The Embassy of the Russian Federation invites Russian teachers from Estonia: Move to Mordovia!
- Most Important Political Messages of the Paris Olympic Games
- Best memes reflecting situation in Kursk region
- Harris vs. Trump: The Battle of Memes in the U.S. Presidential Race
- Who was the Russian war blogger “Beliy” killed in the desert?
- How does Kremlin propaganda portray the Paris Olympics?
- Pekka Kallioniemi: Western Policymakers Underestimate Disinformation’s Scale
- Which Estonians were “the favorites” of the Russian media in the first half of the year?
- The Baltic’s exit from the common energy system causes discontent in the Kremlin
- Donald Trump’s Happy Accident in 8 Viral Memes
- How does a Churchill Fellowship researcher evaluate Estonia’s resilience?
- 8 memes that made social media laugh
- Narrative X-ray: Playing with the Open Cards
- Russian propaganda presents the occupied Avdiivka as a great success
- Russia is increasingly conducting brainwashing attacks in Africa
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia announced the blocking of Propastop on Russian territory.
- Narrative X-ray: did NATO promise Russia not to expand eastwards?
- How Kremlin propaganda is trying to turn Poland against Ukraine
- Narrative X-ray: Does Russia want peace?
- Masha, Bear, and Propaganda
- Countermeasures to information warfare
- Propaganda dictionary: name calling
- Alien Attack: 23 soldiers were turned into stone
- What does Pribaltika mean?
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A Brief Guide to Estonian War Bloggers
Propastop analyzed four of the most well-known war bloggers: Igor Taro, Teet Kalmus, Rainer Saks, and Artur Rehi.
We focused on the sources of information the blogger uses, the media environment in which they operate, their primary motivation, and the style of the blog—whether they simply relay information or attempt to create a mood.
Note! The analysis also reveals interesting sources of information that these war bloggers use on a daily basis.
Television Series as a Tool in Information Warfare: Depicting China’s Invasion of Taiwan
A recently released TV series, produced with the support of the Taiwanese government, has garnered worldwide attention. It portrays the invasion of Taiwan, a country with 23 million people, by China, a nation of 1.4 billion. Taiwan’s example has raised the question on Propastop: is it also reasonable for Estonia to create its own warning series about a possible Russian invasion?
Disinformation Case in England: Misinformation Sparks Nationwide Unrest
The nationwide unrest in the United Kingdom following the murder of three girls demonstrated how the spread of misinformation can trigger a political crisis. Propastop takes a closer look at the chain of events.
The Kremlin’s propaganda failed to relaunch the Narva tank
Kremlin-affiliated propaganda attempted to exploit the tank that was removed from Narva two years ago. Patriotic organizers made a considerable profit from their project, but the promised impact has once again fallen flat.
Numerous. But how capable? What is the state of the Belarusian army in 2024?
Belarus’ President Lukashenko, known for his aggressive stance, recently threatened a “pre-emptive strike” against Lithuania. Amid rising tensions, Belarus is massing troops, tanks, and artillery near Ukraine’s northern border under the guise of exercises, with former Wagner troops also reported in the area. Lukashenko claims the buildup, involving a third of his army, stems from a “misunderstanding” with Ukraine.
In light of this, Propastop offers an assessment of the real combat capabilities of the Belarusian army.
Facebook as a propaganda minefield
On Facebook, Russia is waging a quiet but powerful campaign to rebuild its crumbling image. Suddenly, alongside your friend’s birthday photos, you might notice a surge of posts celebrating Russia’s military, culture, and natural beauty. But who’s behind this unexpected content? Propastop takes a closer look, uncovering the hidden networks driving these pages—and the revelations might surprise you. Dive into the story to discover what’s really going on behind your feed.
The international press amplifies Kaitseliit’s message: “We will kill as many invaders as possible.”
Estonians have long viewed themselves as targets of Russia’s ongoing hybrid pressure. However, the actions of Kaitseliit clearly demonstrate to our NATO allies our unwavering commitment to national defense, serving as a strong deterrent against Russian aggression. This is underscored by the significant interest from international media, with over 30 prominent outlets having visited Kaitseliit this year alone. Propastop offers a detailed overview of this global media attention.
The Embassy of the Russian Federation invites Russian teachers from Estonia: Move to Mordovia!
The Russian Embassy in Tallinn has posted an offer on its Facebook page for Russian-speaking teachers from Estonia to consider employment opportunities in Mordovia, located 1,800 kilometers from Estonia. Propastop investigates the details of this offer and find out if there are any who have agreed to it.
Most Important Political Messages of the Paris Olympic Games
The Olympic Games are a significant event in global politics, showcasing the strength of nations in international competition and providing a sense of pride and confidence to people facing difficult times. Propastop highlights eight examples of the political winners and losers of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. We begin with Ukraine, which, despite the ongoing war, performed more successfully in Paris 2024 than it did in Tokyo 2021.
Best memes reflecting situation in Kursk region
Today, Propastop dives into the situation in Russia and the Kursk region with 15 witty memes. One of the highlights? President Vladimir Putin claims Russia has no defined borders, to which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cheekily responds, “Well, if you insist!”
Harris vs. Trump: The Battle of Memes in the U.S. Presidential Race
Propastop takes you inside the heated meme war that’s erupted in the unexpectedly intense U.S. presidential race, pitting the Republican duo of Donald Trump and JD Vance against the Democratic team of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
Who was the Russian war blogger “Beliy” killed in the desert?
In late July, the Russian war blogger Nikita Fedyanin (29), known by his alias “Beliy,” met a grim fate in northern Mali. His meteoric rise in the media world has captivated Russian propaganda analysts. Fedyanin’s Telegram channel, Grey Zone, gained significant notoriety as a key platform for transmitting messages from the notorious Wagner Group leaders Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin.
How does Kremlin propaganda portray the Paris Olympics?
Propastop provides an overview of how Kremlin propaganda portrays the Paris Olympics in a situation where it is not Russia boycotting the Olympics, but the Olympic Games boycotting Russia.
Pekka Kallioniemi: Western Policymakers Underestimate Disinformation’s Scale
In his latest interview with The Baltic Sentinel, Finnish expert Pekka Kallioniemi warns we’re losing the info war against Russia, China, and Iran. He reveals how Kremlin narratives spread and highlights the rise of AI in disinformation.
Which Estonians were “the favorites” of the Russian media in the first half of the year?
Propastop examined Propamon and took a closer look at what and why Russian media loves to write about when well-known Estonians are in the spotlight. Here are the top 10 most popular Estonians in Russian propaganda media.
The Baltic’s exit from the common energy system causes discontent in the Kremlin
The official announcement of the Baltic States’ departure from the unified energy system with Russia and Belarus increases our energy independence, which irritates the Kremlin. “This political decision can be costly for the Baltics, leading to price increases and energy crises, as well as economic downturns and street protests,” claimed the business newspaper Vzglyad.
Donald Trump’s Happy Accident in 8 Viral Memes
The top event in the world last week was definitely the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. This happy accident inspired many meme creators worldwide, and Propastop today offers a small overview of their work. If you have noticed any interesting memes, please send them to Propastop at the address: [email protected]!
How does a Churchill Fellowship researcher evaluate Estonia’s resilience?
Churchill Fellowship researcher Beth Lambert has recently published a study titled “Effective Cross-Society Combat Against Disinformation Campaigns” as a result of her extensive work. Propastop publishes Lambert’s description of the situation in Estonia because the research outcome provides an interesting, impartial assessment of Estonia’s achievements and readiness to combat foreign information manipulation and interference.
8 memes that made social media laugh
The turbulent political events of recent weeks have provided plenty of material for meme creators to showcase their wit. The Propastop editorial team has compiled a selection of memes about Kaja Kallas, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, as well as Viktor Orbán’s visit to Moscow.
Narrative X-ray: Playing with the Open Cards
The Kremlin’s bundle of narratives, including special operations, denazification, stopping the persecution of Russians, protecting the “Russian world”, the “historical truth” about the non-existence of Ukraine, fighting against the aggression of the collective West, etc., changes according to the circumstances, but now it has come down to playing with open cards, to stating your true intentions. The reason for this is probably to secure a better position in future negotiations.
Russian propaganda presents the occupied Avdiivka as a great success
An analysis by the think tank Atlantic Council found that during the war in Ukraine, Russian propaganda on Telegram has been spread five times more than before the war. Therefore, Propastop is providing an overview today of how Kremlin propaganda is turning this year’s modest military success into a great success story on Telegram.
Russia is increasingly conducting brainwashing attacks in Africa
Although the Russian Federation has been waging a draining war against Ukraine for the third year, our eastern neighbor has increased the organization of disinformation campaigns in Africa. It is important for Estonia to balance Russia’s and China’s disinformation campaigns, emphasizes Ambassador Daniel Schaer.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia announced the blocking of Propastop on Russian territory.
The Russian Foreign Ministry’s recent announcement, which limits access within its territory to the websites of numerous Western publications, including Propastop’s website, is a significant recognition of Propastop’s years of work.
Narrative X-ray: did NATO promise Russia not to expand eastwards?
Russia’s narrative of Western promises to limit the expansion of NATO is a sophisticated manipulation of history. This narrative isn’t just a historical footnote, but a strategic weapon. It’s aimed at preventing the expansion of NATO and legitimizing Russia’s interventions, particularly in Ukraine. However, due to Russia’s aggressive behavior, including its invasion of Ukraine, it has lost resonance in Western circles. Nevertheless, this narrative thrives as a key component of the Kremlin’s propaganda machine in Russia, perpetuating mistrust of the West and reinforcing Russia’s self-image as a victim of broken promises.
How Kremlin propaganda is trying to turn Poland against Ukraine
Although Poland’s relations with Russia have almost never been warm, according to recent surveys, only 2% of Poles view Russia positively. This sentiment is fueled by Russian attacks, and today Propastop describes the three most significant malicious narratives that Russia directs against Poland.
Narrative X-ray: Does Russia want peace?
Russia claims it wants peace and is not to blame for starting wars, but the facts show that the narrative systematically repeated by key Kremlin figures is false. In the same way, Russia’s calls for peace with Ukraine are hollow, because fulfilling the conditions set as its basis would mean suicide for Ukraine.
