Olesja Lagashina

Olesja Lagashina/Tallinn, Estonia

For a long time she headed the Russian editorial board of the oldest Estonian publication Postimees, now she works as a TV and radio presenter on Estonian National Broadcasting, as well as an editor in the business publication Äripäev. She writes about politics, economics, social issues and international relations.

29 articles of type "Opinions" - Olesja Lagashina:
The Russian-speaking population of Estonia does not support its foreign policy
The Russian-speaking population of Estonia does not support its foreign policy

A study commissioned by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the spring revealed that the views of Estonian and Russian-speaking residents diverge significantly on most key issues of Estonia's foreign policy.

Why did Estonia rank second in the world for press freedom?
Why did Estonia rank second in the world for press freedom?

While Estonia leads in the press freedom ranking, Russian propagandists claim that Russian-language journalism is going through hard times in this Baltic country. However, the journalists themselves disagree with this assessment.

Estonia launches crusade against the Moscow Patriarchate
Estonia launches crusade against the Moscow Patriarchate

Amid the war in Ukraine, Estonia wants its Orthodox Church to cut ties with the Russian Patriarchy. The initiative could be unconstitutional.

The shift in U.S. policy disrupts Estonian politics
The shift in U.S. policy disrupts Estonian politics

Amidst the uncertainties surrounding American security guarantees, Estonia is also marked by a political crisis. The country’s far right is the only one who seems pleased with the new developments.

The Apocalypse didn’t happen: the Baltic states disconnected from Russia’s power grid
The Apocalypse didn’t happen: the Baltic states disconnected from Russia’s power grid

On February 8, the Baltic states completely disconnected their power grids from Russia’s and switched to the European grid. Contrary to concerns, this transition did not cause any major complications.

Russia is using its “shadow fleet” to fight a hybrid war in the Baltic Sea
Russia is using its “shadow fleet” to fight a hybrid war in the Baltic Sea

A wave of "accidents"/sabotages in the Baltic Sea suggests that the tanker fleet used by Russia to evade Western sanctions is also being deployed in the hybrid warfare that Moscow is waging against the West.

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