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Security in Estonia and Europe: Analysis of the ISS Annual Review 2023-2024
The latest annual report from the Estonian Internal Security Service (ISS), released on April 12, 2024, highlights significant security challenges in Estonia and Europe. It focuses, among other topics, on the situation at the Estonian-Russian border, the potential risks posed by Russian ICT sector employees residing in Europe, the threat of Islamic radicals, and the use of the Russian Orthodox Church as a Kremlin propaganda tool.
Propaganda. Powered by AI .
The development of artificial intelligence poses new challenges in the fight against misinformation – AI is learning not only to generate texts in small languages, which it previously struggled with, but also to make images that are hardly distinguishable from real ones.
Let’s check.
Do you think this image is of a real person or an image generated by artificial intelligence? You will find the answer in the article.
Who are Russian war bloggers and why is it worth reading them?
Who are Russian military bloggers, and why are they interesting? “War correspondents” continue to have more freedom than television channels. In Telegram blogs, you can find details and perspectives that are not covered by Russian media.
Narrative X-ray: A New Tool in Russian Narratives
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.
Know your Troll – Russian Troll-Farms Identity Mimicry in 2024 and how to spot it
When you spot Russian propaganda coming from a person sharing your ethnic identity, resembling you, speaking your language, and having a name similar to yours, it creates confusion. Propastop sheds light on the tactics employed by Russian trolls in 2024.
Targeted by Russian Narratives: Moldova in the Information War
Propastop provides an overview of why Moldova is a good target for Russian propaganda narratives
Was the Moscow terrorist attack carried out as a false flag operation?
Russia and strategic communication specialists Ilmar Raag, Peeter Tali, and Marko Mihkelson analyze whether the Crocus City Hall terrorist attack could have involved the use of false flag techniques.
Narrative X-ray: Russkyi Mir for domestic use
In the current Narrative X-ray, Propastop delves into how Russkii Mir propaganda played a significant role in securing Vladimir Putin’s reelection for an additional six years. This narrative highlights how such propaganda has shaped a widespread belief among Russians in Russia’s military prowess, particularly through its influence on mass culture.
Five reasons for Vladimir Putin’s “election victory”.
Propastop offers a comprehensive analysis of the factors contributing to Putin’s triumphant “election campaign” this year. From extensive propaganda campaigns to the notable absence of viable competitors, these elements have played a pivotal role in securing Putin’s continued dominance in Russian politics.
NAFO works – a fella shares his experience combating propaganda online
NAFO are its dedicated members, affectionately known as “fellas,” who tirelessly battle Russian disinformation daily. Probably, no one has encountered more interactions with vatniks than them. Estonian NAFO fella Jaanus is an online fighter against propaganda, working tirelessly to debunk falsehoods and promote truth in the digital sphere. His efforts are instrumental in countering the spread of Kremlin narratives online.
In our recent discussion, Propastop sat down with Jaanus to delve into their experiences combating disinformation online. Jaanus shared insights into their journey so far and the challenges they’ve encountered in their battle against false narratives.
