As Russia’s onslaught on Ukraine continues, it’s difficult to know what’s going on within the country.

However, since the invasion, even that source has been shut off. Estonia censored several Russian news sites and television networks after Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.
“Many people here [are] buying certain equipment to pick up Russian channels,” said Vladimir Zavoronkov, the head of the municipal council in Narva, Estonia’s third-largest city, which sits on the Russian border.
Many people are purchasing antennas from electrical stores in order to get Russian channels, and the more technologically capable are setting up their own VPNs, he said.

Ilya Federov and his father Oleg, who reside in Narva, have two televisions, one connected to a Russian satellite dish and the other to an antenna, but they only watch a small portion of the material available.
“Because of the levels of aggressiveness, paranoia, and outright lying,” Ilya Federov remarked, “I can only watch them for 15 seconds at most.” “It’s insane.”
According to Oleg Federov, Russian propaganda is widespread, and the majority of Narva locals believe what they hear in the news.
However, official media in Russia isn’t the only option. ETV+, a station founded by the Estonian Public Broadcasting in 2015, provides credible news about their own nation and the globe to Russian-speaking Estonians.

ETV+ anchors must be extra cautious while covering the battle. “Because they don’t believe us, our viewers are ready to blame or accuse us,” ETV+ anchor Margarita Tanajeva stated.
“We are, nevertheless, prepared to speak with them. I don’t want to pass judgement… I’m willing to give those folks some time and persuade them to trust in me “she stated.