- The National Library recommends: “Why do rational people believe irrational things?”
- Russian passport: a burden for the holder and a tool of oppression for the state
- “Stand up, children, in a Z shape”—how Russia brainwashes the next generation of its citizens
- 1944: Tallinn “Liberated” by the Red Army – Were the ‘Liberators’ Given Flowers or Shot At?
- Kersti Kaljulaid: The Kursk operation was also successful on the communication front.
- Escalation of the Conflict Around the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate: Information War Heats Up
- Kremlin’s Grip on Moldova: Criminal Oligarchs and Church Sway Elections
- 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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Month: October 2023
Cheap manipulation of an “inexpensive way to fight against Russia”
Editorial team at Stopfake.org exposes false news about Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna’s alleged statement. He emphasized that Ukrainians are fighting for European values and international law in the face of Russian aggression, not an ‘inexpensive way to fight Russia.
Rakvere products in Russian propaganda
Zoja Paljamar, a Russian propagandist from Estonia, raises questions about sanctions and authenticity in her recent Facebook post, highlighting the presence of Estonian products in the St. Petersburg store. Rakvere company denies exporting to Russia, making this case a remarkable propaganda scenario worth closer examination.
The World Map of Fakesperts
Read this article in Estonian Read this article in Russian The Insider, an investigative journalism publication, has compiled an intriguing interactive map of fake experts in Western countries—in Europe, America, and even Australia. In other words, these are pseudo-experts who spread Kremlin-friendly disinformation in the countries where they live or work. Among them are many … Continue reading The World Map of Fakesperts
Narrative X-ray: are Ukrainian children being deported or rescued?
Amidst the chaos of war in Ukraine, Russian authorities claim to be the saviors of Ukrainian orphans and vulnerable children. But is this narrative grounded in reality? Dive into The Narrative X-ray for an in-depth investigation into the truth behind Russia’s rescue claims.
Russia’s Ongoing Pattern of Disavowal in International Incidents
In recent developments in the Baltic Sea region, concerns over critical infrastructure security have arisen, with suspicions of Russian involvement. Russian authorities have denied any connection to these incidents. This pattern of denial extends to various international incidents, with Russia employing different strategies.
Narrative X-ray: doesn’t Russia need the West?
Russia promotes the idea that it doesn’t need to trade with Western countries and can rely on the rest of the world for trade. However, this narrative could lead to a divided world, making everyone poorer. While Russia emphasizes having allies and avoiding Western goods, the reality is that developing countries need to engage with the West for economic growth. Additionally, expanding groups like BRICS may create more tensions and lack a clear common goal. So, despite resisting Western influence, engaging with Western nations is crucial for economic development of “Global South”.
Unraveling the Link Between Nord Stream and BalticConnector Incidents
On September 26, 2022, covert bombings and gas leaks damaged the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines, sparking speculation about the culprits. A year later, on October 8, Gasgrid Finland and Elering detected a pressure drop in the BalticConnector pipeline, accompanied by damage to a cable owned by Estonian company Elisa. Are these incidents connected?
Narrative X-ray: The impact of economic sanctions on Russia
Western countries have imposed economic sanctions on Russia for nine years, but the Kremlin claims they are ineffective, while multiple sources suggest the Russian economy is far from doing great.
The Lack of Ethics in Ukraine’s Information Warfare
Over the past five weeks, 898 incidents of media manipulation leading to the dissemination of misinformation have been documented in Ukraine. The goal is to mislead readers and strengthen Russia’s position in the armed conflict.
Narrative X-ray: the legend of the economy of the Soviet Union as the source of prosperity for the entire Eastern Bloc
Russia’s narrative claiming the former Eastern Bloc’s success is rooted in a strong Soviet-era economy aims to boost domestic confidence and garner international support. However, skepticism arises as economic data and post-Soviet realities challenge this narrative. Evidence from Estonia and other nations counters claims of dependence, highlighting substantial economic transformations and diminishing the notion that success in the region relies on Russia’s past contributions.
