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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.