Liisa Pakosta: Deportations and Hybrid Warfare, Scrutinizing Letters Arriving from Russia

Justice and Digital Affairs Minister Liisa Pakosta (Estonia 200) marks the 85th anniversary of the June deportations by connecting historical trauma to contemporary hybrid warfare. The minister calls for critically evaluating digital influence coming from Russian servers.

Justice and Digital Affairs Minister Liisa Pakosta (Estonia 200) published an opinion piece marking the 85th anniversary of the June deportations, linking historical trauma to contemporary hybrid warfare threats.

Pakosta describes how past events remain in people's memories through imagery. The June deportations of 85 years ago are accompanied by the image of blooming apple trees, white and delicate pink blossoms on a white night, when it seemed everything was just beginning.

The minister draws a parallel between this historical experience and the current situation, pointing to digital influence operations originating from Russian servers. She calls for critical evaluation of letters and messages reaching Estonian citizens through Russian infrastructure, as these may be part of a broader hybrid warfare strategy.