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1 post FakeLavrov’s statement:In June 2022, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that there is a “systematic ma...
10/03/2025

1 post Fake
Lavrov’s statement:
In June 2022, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that there is a “systematic marginalization” of Russian-speaking residents in Estonia, which worsens their living conditions.

2 post Truth
Refutation:
These statements were refuted by official representatives of the Estonian government and independent experts, who confirmed that the situation with minority integration remains stable and that citizens’ rights are well protected.You can read more about the refutation on the website news.err.ee


Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump made several inaccurate or misleading statements about Ukraine and the conflict. He...
25/02/2025

Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump made several inaccurate or misleading statements about Ukraine and the conflict. Here’s what the facts actually show.


ENG Subs📌 Disinformation About the Balticconnector Gas Pipeline Damage (October 2023)1 Photo 🔴 Fake News:🚨 How Was Disin...
19/02/2025

ENG Subs
📌 Disinformation About the Balticconnector Gas Pipeline Damage (October 2023)

1 Photo 🔴 Fake News:

🚨 How Was Disinformation Spread?

After the incident, Russian and pro-Kremlin media actively promoted the following narratives:
❌ "This was a Western sabotage operation" – claiming it was an attempt to discredit Russia and NATO.
❌ "Finland and Estonia blew up the pipeline themselves" – aimed at undermining trust in the official investigation.
❌ "There was no damage; it’s a fabrication" – an effort to frame the situation as Western propaganda.

⛔️ Propaganda sources spreading these claims:
Sputnik, RT, Tsargrad, and Telegram channels linked to Russian intelligence services.

2 Photo 🟢 Fact-Checking:

✅ Finland and Estonia had no reason to damage critical infrastructure that ensures their energy independence.
✅ The investigation confirmed that the damage was caused by external mechanical impact.
✅ Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated that there is no evidence against Russia, but "the incident was not accidental."

Main Theories:
🔹 Ship anchor – Investigators found anchor drag marks near the damage site, suggesting the pipeline may have been struck.
🔹 Sabotage ruled out – Finnish and Estonian authorities stated that they found no evidence of deliberate sabotage by Russia.
🔹 Chinese vessel – The suspected cause, as a damaged anchor was found nearby, linked to the Chinese cargo ship Newnew Polar Bear.

✅ Sources Debunking Russian Disinformation:

🔹 Reuters (International News Agency):
• Article: "Finland says gas pipeline damage probably caused by dragging anchor."
• Link: Reuters

🔹 BBC News (UK):
• Article: "Finland says gas pipeline damage probably caused by dragging anchor."
• Link: BBC

🔹 The Guardian (UK):
• Article: "NATO vows to respond if Finland-Estonia gas pipeline damage is deliberate."
• Link: The Guardian

📢 Conclusion:
This case is a clear example of how Russia uses disinformation to destabilize the Baltic states and Finland.

📌 How to Protect Yourself from Fake News?
✔ Verify official sources – The Finnish and Estonian governments provided regular updates.
✔ Analyze the arguments – Who benefits from creating chaos and eroding trust?
✔ Don’t believe sensationalist headlines without evidence – "Finland blew up its own pipeline" lacks logical reasoning.

🛡 Baltic Hedge exposes disinformation! Follow us to stay informed 🔥
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📌 Valeinfo Balticconnectori gaasitoru kahjustamise kohta (oktoober 2023)

1 Foto 🔴 Võltsuudised:

🚨 Kuidas levis valeinfo?

Pärast intsidenti hakkasid Vene ja Kremlimeelsed meediakanalid aktiivselt levitama järgmisi narratiive:
❌ "See oli Lääne sabotaaž" – väites, et eesmärk oli diskrediteerida Venemaad ja NATOt.
❌ "Soome ja Eesti õhkisid torujuhtme ise" – püüdes õõnestada usaldust ametliku uurimise vastu.
❌ "Mingeid kahjustusi polnud, see on võltsing" – püüdes kujutada olukorda Lääne propagandana.

⛔️ Propagandakanalid, mis neid väiteid levitasid:
Sputnik, RT, Tsargrad ja Venemaa luureteenistustega seotud Telegrami kanalid.

2 Foto 🟢 Faktikontroll:

✅ Soome ja Eestil polnud põhjust kahjustada kriitilist infrastruktuuri, mis tagab nende energiasõltumatuse.
✅ Uurimine kinnitas, et kahjustus oli põhjustatud välisest mehhaanilisest mõjust.
✅ Soome peaminister Petteri Orpo kinnitas, et tõendeid Venemaa süü kohta pole, kuid "intsident ei olnud juhuslik".

Peamised versioonid:
🔹 Laeva ankur – Uurijad leidsid kahjustuskoha lähedalt ankru lohisemisjäljed, mis viitavad võimalikule kokkupõrkele torujuhtmega.
🔹 Sabotaaž välistatud – Soome ja Eesti võimud kinnitasid, et neil puuduvad tõendid Venemaa tahtliku rünnaku kohta.
🔹 Hiina kaubalaev – Võimalik süüdlane, kuna kahjustatud ankur leiti torujuhtme lähedalt ja see kuulus Hiina laevale Newnew Polar Bear.

✅ Allikad, mis lükkasid Venemaa valeinfo ümber:

🔹 Reuters (Rahvusvaheline uudisteagentuur):
• Artikkel: "Finland says gas pipeline damage probably caused by dragging anchor."
• Link: Reuters

🔹 BBC News (Suurbritannia):
• Artikkel: "Finland says gas pipeline damage probably caused by dragging anchor."
• Link: BBC

🔹 The Guardian (Suurbritannia):
• Artikkel: "NATO vows to respond if Finland-Estonia gas pipeline damage is deliberate."
• Link: The Guardian

📢 Järeldus:
See juhtum on selge näide sellest, kuidas Venemaa kasutab valeinfot Balti riikide ja Soome destabiliseerimiseks.

📌 Kuidas kaitsta end valeinfo eest?
✔ Kontrolli ametlikke allikaid – Soome ja Eesti valitsused avaldasid regulaarselt uuendusi.
✔ Analüüsi argumente – Kes saab kasu kaose ja usaldamatuse külvamisest?
✔ Ära usu sensatsioonilisi pealkirju ilma tõenditeta – "Soome õhkis oma torujuhtme ise" ei ole loogiliselt põhjendatud.

🛡 Baltic Hedge paljastab valeinfo! Jälgi meid, et teada saada tõde 🔥



1 Post - 📢 Fake: “The Baltic states won’t survive without Russian electricity! An energy collapse is coming!”⚠️ Manipula...
13/02/2025

1 Post - 📢 Fake: “The Baltic states won’t survive without Russian electricity! An energy collapse is coming!”
⚠️ Manipulation: Pro-Russian sources spread this myth to create fear and panic among Baltic residents.

2 Post - ✅ Truth: The Baltic states’ exit from Russia’s power grid is a strategic move toward energy independence and security. Already, over 90% of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia’s electricity comes from the European network.

📌 Facts:
🔹 The Baltics are not facing an energy crisis – EU supplies fully meet their needs.
🔹 The synchronization project with ENTSO-E (the European energy system) will be completed by 2025.
🔹 Russian electricity made up less than 10% of consumption in 2023.

🔎 How to spot a fake?
⚠️ Verify the source of information.
⚠️ Don’t trust anonymous Telegram channels.
⚠️ Compare with official data.

🚨 Propaganda uses fear and manipulation to destabilize the region. Don’t be deceived!

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