@kivijanes.bsky.social
Pinned
Russian bot farms use paid individuals to spread misinformation, continuing KGB-style “active measures” from the Cold War.
Here’s how you can spot them 👇
(1/7)
Here’s how you can spot them 👇
(1/7)
1/ Adding a few points of my own to this list, from experience and observations. Some of them are more technical, some are more behavioural notes. Tailor as necessary.
Reposted
A veteran 🇩🇰 Danish pilot, Bjarne Cæsar Skinnerup, describes notable changes aboard 🇷🇺 shadow fleet ships:
„Russian men in what look like military uniforms walking around breathing down the necks of the pilots. Important papers mysteriously disappearing. Lack of cooperation and dismissive tone…“
1/
„Russian men in what look like military uniforms walking around breathing down the necks of the pilots. Important papers mysteriously disappearing. Lack of cooperation and dismissive tone…“
1/
November 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
A veteran 🇩🇰 Danish pilot, Bjarne Cæsar Skinnerup, describes notable changes aboard 🇷🇺 shadow fleet ships:
„Russian men in what look like military uniforms walking around breathing down the necks of the pilots. Important papers mysteriously disappearing. Lack of cooperation and dismissive tone…“
1/
„Russian men in what look like military uniforms walking around breathing down the necks of the pilots. Important papers mysteriously disappearing. Lack of cooperation and dismissive tone…“
1/
Reposted
15 people have been evacuated from a village in Romania after a Russian drone attacked a gas ship by the Ukrainian shore.
There is a risk of an explosion, so people were brought to safety.
Russia is a threat to Europe.
There is a risk of an explosion, so people were brought to safety.
Russia is a threat to Europe.
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM
15 people have been evacuated from a village in Romania after a Russian drone attacked a gas ship by the Ukrainian shore.
There is a risk of an explosion, so people were brought to safety.
Russia is a threat to Europe.
There is a risk of an explosion, so people were brought to safety.
Russia is a threat to Europe.
Reposted
🫂 Estonia allocates €3.5 million for Starlink for Ukraine
Estonia allocates €3.5 million for Starlink for Ukraine
Estonia has decided to allocate €3.5 million to Ukraine for the purchase of Starlink communication systems within the IT Coalition, thereby improving Ukraine's IT capacity and supporting it in counter...
www.pravda.com.ua
November 15, 2025 at 12:16 PM
🫂 Estonia allocates €3.5 million for Starlink for Ukraine
Reposted
Estonian leadership’s social media game stays unmatched. 😆
The MFA, its Secretary General, and the ambassador to the UK discuss what they’ve just seen at the Russian border.
The MFA, its Secretary General, and the ambassador to the UK discuss what they’ve just seen at the Russian border.
November 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Estonian leadership’s social media game stays unmatched. 😆
The MFA, its Secretary General, and the ambassador to the UK discuss what they’ve just seen at the Russian border.
The MFA, its Secretary General, and the ambassador to the UK discuss what they’ve just seen at the Russian border.
Reposted
Another elegant and sharp take by Ed Lucas on Estonia’s handling of the Wagner trolling. They met Russia’s psychological provocation with ridicule, not panic. A small stratcom masterclass the allies should adopt.
"National security requires many things. A sharp sense of humour is one of them."
"National security requires many things. A sharp sense of humour is one of them."
Punchlines: Wagner and Narva
Estonia did not react with outrage at signs of Wagner’s presence on the border. Estonia responds to Russian trolling with ridicule.
cepa.org
November 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Another elegant and sharp take by Ed Lucas on Estonia’s handling of the Wagner trolling. They met Russia’s psychological provocation with ridicule, not panic. A small stratcom masterclass the allies should adopt.
"National security requires many things. A sharp sense of humour is one of them."
"National security requires many things. A sharp sense of humour is one of them."
Reposted
Estonia’s handling of the Wagner trolling - meeting Russia’s psychological provocation with ridicule, not panic. Estonian humor is always sharp to slice through any Russian theatrics. A small stratcom masterclass the allies should adopt.
Via @edwardlucas.bsky.social
cepa.org/article/punc...
Via @edwardlucas.bsky.social
cepa.org/article/punc...
Punchlines: Wagner and Narva
Estonia did not react with outrage at signs of Wagner’s presence on the border. Estonia responds to Russian trolling with ridicule.
cepa.org
November 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Estonia’s handling of the Wagner trolling - meeting Russia’s psychological provocation with ridicule, not panic. Estonian humor is always sharp to slice through any Russian theatrics. A small stratcom masterclass the allies should adopt.
Via @edwardlucas.bsky.social
cepa.org/article/punc...
Via @edwardlucas.bsky.social
cepa.org/article/punc...
Reposted
Former US Ambassador to Estonia George Kent has raised over $100,000 to support Ukraine. With the help of his wife Velida, he purchased and delivered 37 vehicles for Ukrainian military units.
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Former US Ambassador to Estonia George Kent has raised over $100,000 to support Ukraine. With the help of his wife Velida, he purchased and delivered 37 vehicles for Ukrainian military units.
What a journey, eh?
The Estonian-rooted pilot who flew for 13 years without a licence
Estonian-rooted Thomas Salme flew European airliners for 13 years without a licence. A remarkable story of ambition, risk and oversight gaps.
estonianworld.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:44 PM
What a journey, eh?
It's rare to get the news you want.
Wager mercenary who entered Finland illegally and applied for asylum has been returned to Russia.
Wager mercenary who entered Finland illegally and applied for asylum has been returned to Russia.
November 16, 2025 at 9:18 PM
It's rare to get the news you want.
Wager mercenary who entered Finland illegally and applied for asylum has been returned to Russia.
Wager mercenary who entered Finland illegally and applied for asylum has been returned to Russia.
Death by russian massive inferiority complex in both cases.
Russians have killed Natalia Khodemchuk, the widow of Valeriy Khodemchuk—the first victim of the Chernobyl disaster.
A Russian drone struck her apartment on the seventh floor of a building in Troieshchyna. She was hospitalized with burns covering 45% of her body.
A Russian drone struck her apartment on the seventh floor of a building in Troieshchyna. She was hospitalized with burns covering 45% of her body.
November 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Death by russian massive inferiority complex in both cases.
US band Limp Bizkit concert in Tallinn cancelled over pro-russian statements from Fred Durst coming to haunt the band and clear message from Foreign minister Tsahkna supporters of russian agression are not welcome.
November 13, 2025 at 10:50 AM
US band Limp Bizkit concert in Tallinn cancelled over pro-russian statements from Fred Durst coming to haunt the band and clear message from Foreign minister Tsahkna supporters of russian agression are not welcome.
As per announcement, NATO doing training.
Excercise takes place between november 10.-16.
Excercise takes place between november 10.-16.
November 12, 2025 at 12:12 PM
As per announcement, NATO doing training.
Excercise takes place between november 10.-16.
Excercise takes place between november 10.-16.
Reposted
They laid down their lives for Ukraine and Europe!
RIP - Ivan Bazeliuk, Andrii Domanskyi, Estonian fighter Tanel Stinger Kriggul (29), Valentyn Skrypnyk (34)
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
Eternal Memory!
RIP - Ivan Bazeliuk, Andrii Domanskyi, Estonian fighter Tanel Stinger Kriggul (29), Valentyn Skrypnyk (34)
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
Eternal Memory!
November 8, 2025 at 5:08 AM
They laid down their lives for Ukraine and Europe!
RIP - Ivan Bazeliuk, Andrii Domanskyi, Estonian fighter Tanel Stinger Kriggul (29), Valentyn Skrypnyk (34)
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
Eternal Memory!
RIP - Ivan Bazeliuk, Andrii Domanskyi, Estonian fighter Tanel Stinger Kriggul (29), Valentyn Skrypnyk (34)
Rest, comrades, rest and sleep!
The thoughts of men shall be
As sentinels to keep
Your rest from danger free.
Eternal Memory!
Bomb threats spread in Telegram originated outside of Estonia.
Earlier similar threats have been traced to Russia.
Earlier similar threats have been traced to Russia.
Police: Sunday's school bomb threats aimed to create chaos and confusion
Threats made against Tallinn schools on social media are believed to be part of an information operation aimed at sowing confusion and creating fear, the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) said on Mo...
news.err.ee
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Bomb threats spread in Telegram originated outside of Estonia.
Earlier similar threats have been traced to Russia.
Earlier similar threats have been traced to Russia.
Reposted
Among Hungary, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, it was Hungary that exited Moscow's grip in 1990 with the highest GDP per capita.
The Russian-backed Orban regime has since looted the country to the point that it's now the lowest.
The Russian-backed Orban regime has since looted the country to the point that it's now the lowest.
November 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Among Hungary, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, it was Hungary that exited Moscow's grip in 1990 with the highest GDP per capita.
The Russian-backed Orban regime has since looted the country to the point that it's now the lowest.
The Russian-backed Orban regime has since looted the country to the point that it's now the lowest.
EU problems, summarized
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
EU problems, summarized
Reposted
Pro-Kremlin propagandist Oleg Bessedin detained by 🇪🇪 Internal Security Service (KAPO)
I am glad and thankful that 🇪🇪 authorities are removing russian poison and lies
My only question is, where are similar news from other 🇪🇺 countries? Still too much russian poison
news.err.ee/1609848588/p...
I am glad and thankful that 🇪🇪 authorities are removing russian poison and lies
My only question is, where are similar news from other 🇪🇺 countries? Still too much russian poison
news.err.ee/1609848588/p...
Pro-Kremlin propagandist Oleg Bessedin detained by ISS
The Internal Security Service (ISS) on Tuesday detained a man on suspicion of violations of European Union sanctions and crimes against the Estonian state.
news.err.ee
November 5, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Pro-Kremlin propagandist Oleg Bessedin detained by 🇪🇪 Internal Security Service (KAPO)
I am glad and thankful that 🇪🇪 authorities are removing russian poison and lies
My only question is, where are similar news from other 🇪🇺 countries? Still too much russian poison
news.err.ee/1609848588/p...
I am glad and thankful that 🇪🇪 authorities are removing russian poison and lies
My only question is, where are similar news from other 🇪🇺 countries? Still too much russian poison
news.err.ee/1609848588/p...
Reposted
Finally! Pro-Kremlin propagandist Oleg Bessedin detained by ISS. Will have the meme in real life soon
news.err.ee/1609848588/p...
news.err.ee/1609848588/p...
November 5, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Finally! Pro-Kremlin propagandist Oleg Bessedin detained by ISS. Will have the meme in real life soon
news.err.ee/1609848588/p...
news.err.ee/1609848588/p...
Reposted
HAHA.
This all happened about 18 months after the Warsaw Pact was formed - the only mutual defense alliance in history to repeatedly attack itself since the ancient Greeks.
We genuinely pretend we can't understand why NATO is so popular amongst our former colonies.
We genuinely pretend we can't understand why NATO is so popular amongst our former colonies.
November 4, 2025 at 11:03 AM
HAHA.
Reposted
OTD in 1956 several armored Soviet humanitarian divisions, with equipment bought from a shop, went on a "special military operation" to Hungary from Hungarians.
November 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
OTD in 1956 several armored Soviet humanitarian divisions, with equipment bought from a shop, went on a "special military operation" to Hungary from Hungarians.
Perhaps I am mistaken, but it feels like Russian invasion of Ukraine and it's persisting imperial ambitions have had a wider impact regarding recognition of colonialism and its impact.
Spain expresses regret over ‘injustice’ suffered by Mexico’s Indigenous people during conquest
Acknowledgment shows shift in tone after six years of diplomatic spats over colonial-era abuses
www.theguardian.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Perhaps I am mistaken, but it feels like Russian invasion of Ukraine and it's persisting imperial ambitions have had a wider impact regarding recognition of colonialism and its impact.
That's hilarious. Like benefits are healthcare are the topics you're supposed to make a LARGE chat with. Did you accidentally confuse the two?
Mike Johnson talks about the Republican "healthcare plan" like it's highly classified information: "We're not gonna be on a conference call explaining all our plans and strategies for healthcare reform, because they're leaked in real time."
November 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM
That's hilarious. Like benefits are healthcare are the topics you're supposed to make a LARGE chat with. Did you accidentally confuse the two?
Reposted
Before Russia's new crimes, I want to revisit the biggest mass murder of all, when Moscow deliberately bombed a theatre in Mariupol where families sheltered.
4 years on, the murderers will reopen it soon and, as the exiled Mariupol council puts it, dance of the bones of 600+ dead.
4 years on, the murderers will reopen it soon and, as the exiled Mariupol council puts it, dance of the bones of 600+ dead.
November 2, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Before Russia's new crimes, I want to revisit the biggest mass murder of all, when Moscow deliberately bombed a theatre in Mariupol where families sheltered.
4 years on, the murderers will reopen it soon and, as the exiled Mariupol council puts it, dance of the bones of 600+ dead.
4 years on, the murderers will reopen it soon and, as the exiled Mariupol council puts it, dance of the bones of 600+ dead.
Police: no explosives detected, investigation continues looking into other possible causes like gas balloons.
November 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Police: no explosives detected, investigation continues looking into other possible causes like gas balloons.