ERR, speaker for the Russian Embassy

The Russian-language editorial board of the National Broadcasting writes more about the activities of the Russian embassy than about the activities of all the other embassies in Estonia combined. Why are there so many pro-Kremlin articles?

Another Sputnik is becoming a propaganda weapon

Last week, Kremlin channels broadcast news that Estonian residents want the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine to be available in Estonia. The Estonian media also contributed to the spread of the propaganda message.

ERR is in the service of propaganda again, this time as a victim

In October, a Facebook webpage entitled “ERRor – новости эстонской госпропаганды” was published, in other words Estonian state propaganda news. The Kremlin-minded Allan Hantsom seems to be involved here.

The Russian-language section of ERR gave a helping hand to the Kremlin

Russian-language ERR was one of the first to issue a press release from the Russian Embassy on the possibilities of participating in the Russian referendum in Estonia on 1 July.

ERR shares its news in pro-Kremlin groups

The Russian-language editorial board of ERR must stop posting its news in groups that actively share anti-Estonian propaganda channels.

Whitelist: quality Russian-language media

Here is the first part of an overview grouping together trustworthy, non-propaganda Russian-language media channels. Share the list with your Russian speaking acquaintances!

The Kremlin’s media is lying: The Estonian President does not consider the Russian language a threat

The upcoming Moscow visit by President Kersti Kaljulaid has brought out several propagandistic headlines by Russian news agencies.

An inexact translation brought a Christmas gift of a wave of propaganda

Fake news that began due to Parliament’s minutes having been incorrectly translated brought forth propagandistic stories in the Kremlin media during the holidays.

Facebook’s role in unrest

ERR released Bloomberg columnist Leonid Beršidski’s opinion-based news on Facebook’s role in escalating Parisian turmoil.

Media overview – November 2018

November 2018 may be considered as the fake news month due to the large amount of media coverage, with several articles that deal with influence activities focused on this topic.