“Narva is next” – in 2014, after the annexation of Crimea and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, these words became a hashtag for Estonian politicians and public figures who once again tried to draw attention to the problems of a large Russian-speaking region in the north-east of Estonia. Hromadske’s partner JAM News translated the text written by Hromadske journalist Konstantin Reutski.
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Spectators watch a tank during a parade as part of an event to celebrate 97 years since first achieving independence in 1918 on Feb. 24, 2015 in Narva, Estonia. The town, on Estonia's border with Russia, has been at the centre of discussion relating to the potential threat from Russia, which, since the annexation of Crimea and conflict in eastern Ukraine, has caused concern in both the Baltic states and NATO.
