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.

25 articles of type "Opinions" - Olesja Lagashina:
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.

Court Sentences for GRU attack in Tallinn
Court Sentences for GRU attack in Tallinn

The dismantling of a GRU-ran group showed both that Russia is seeking to organize attacks in Estonia, and that its capacity to do any real harm is so for limited.

In Estonian politics, a battle for Narva has begun
In Estonian politics, a battle for Narva has begun

Although Russia is a threat to Estonia, Russian speakers here have voted for pro-Russian politicians in the legislative elections. They now want to win the main Russian-speaking city, Narva, in the local elections.

Why is Serbia seemingly trying to court Estonia?
Why is Serbia seemingly trying to court Estonia?

As Serbia’s relationship with the EU are tensed by a range of issue, including support for Russia, Belgrade is opening towards Estonia, one of Europe’s harshest Russia critics.

Estonia is debating whether to send back fighting-age Ukrainian refugees
Estonia is debating whether to send back fighting-age Ukrainian refugees

As Estonian resources for refugees are dwindling, and Ukraine is increasing efforts to draft fighting-age men that have left the country, there’s a debate whether Talinn should send refugees back home.

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