Delfi reports that an Estonian portal run by Mike Calamus systematically republishes Kremlin-aligned content, including articles by Brazilian far-right activist Lucas Leiroz and materials tied to Russian intelligence-linked network Nova Resistência, thereby amplifying Russian information operations and disinformation in Estonia.

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Summary

An article on Delfi reports that an Estonian web portal is consistently disseminating information operations linked to Russian intelligence services. The headline in Estonian reads: "Eesti portaal jagab järjepidevalt Vene luureteenistuste infooperatsioone" with an engagement counter showing (262). The article is categorized as "UUDISED" (news).

Byline information lists two individuals: reporter "Martin Laine" (email: martin.laine@ekspressmeedia.ee) and translator "Tõlkinud: Joosep Järvesaar" (email: joosep.jarvesaar@ekspressmeedia.ee). The visible publication time is "28.03.2024, 14:00" (likely local Estonian time/EET or EEST).

The article text states that Mike Calamus, who recently left the Estonian Conservative People’s Party (EKRE) and headed the NGO "Konservatiivne Eesti" (Conservative Estonia), now works directly with Kremlin propagandists. It says he publishes materials connected to Russian intelligence services via the Estonian portal. A photo caption directly under a composite image reads in Estonian that Mike Calamus, running the Estonian portal Eesti Eest! ("For Estonia!"), is regularly amplifying information from Russian intelligence-linked sources, including Russian ideologue Aleksandr Dugin and so-called Russian "troll factory" content, presenting them as "conservative" statements.

The body text notes that in October 2023 the U.S. State Department published a 20-plus page report titled in Estonian translation "Kremli välismaa eksporteerim: Brasiilia Nova Resistência juhtum" (about Kremlin foreign export operations in the case of Brazil’s Nova Resistência). The report is described as focusing on far-right elements in Brazil and their active cooperation with actors in Russia who allegedly have ties to Russian intelligence services.

The article explains that not long after this report appeared, Nova Resistência’s key representative Lucas Leiroz began to be featured systematically on the Estonian portal run by Mike Calamus. Articles by Lucas Leiroz reportedly appear on the portal both in Estonian and as original English-language versions under an "Eesti First" label, suggesting a localized narrative track. The portal is said to have published multiple articles by Leiroz. One of these articles is described as having initially appeared on the "Rahvusvaheline Arktika Foorum" (International Arctic Forum) website, which the article links to Russian state-linked information activity. Another article by Leiroz was said to be reproduced from an unnamed Russian propaganda outlet. A further piece, published ahead of the Valdai Discussion Club forum, is described as promoting narratives advantageous to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The article claims Nova Resistência and its affiliates are engaged in an online propaganda and influence network that favors the Kremlin. It suggests that the Estonian portal’s republication of their materials, including content attacking "the Kyiv regime" and amplifying Kremlin strategic narratives about the war in Ukraine and Russian foreign policy, effectively acts as a local relay for Russian disinformation and information operations within Estonia.

The screenshot shows a large image montage: on the left, a man wearing a red "MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN" cap in front of what appears to be the U.S. Capitol; on the right, a bearded man on a video call, with lower-third graphics in English referencing "INTERNET RESEARCH AGENCY", "RUSSIAN DISINFORMATION NETWORK TAKES AIM AT U.S. ELECTION", "PRIGOZHIN", "FBI", "FOUNDATION TO BATTLE INJUSTICE", "STORM-1516", and "DEVELOPING STORY"; the graphics visually evoke U.S. television news coverage of Russian disinformation operations, highlighting the Kremlin-linked Internet Research Agency and its role in online interference.

Below the main text there is a comment box inviting readers to log in or sign up (buttons labeled "Cida juba sisse?" and "Loo konto"), along with site navigation links at the bottom including "Reklaam", "Kontakt", "Tellimine", "Üldtingimused", "Töökuulutused", "Privaatsustingimused". Footer text identifies the site owner as "© 2023 Delfi Meedia AS" with a link labeled "Kõik õigused kaitstud" (all rights reserved). The visible UI includes top navigation categories such as "Viimased uudised", "Sõda Ukrainas", "Eesti", "Maailm", "Krimi", "Arvamused", "Forte", "Delfi Lood", "Delfi TV", and "Podcastid".

No explicit government official statements or legal actions are mentioned in the visible portion, but the article relies on the U.S. State Department report as its primary evidentiary basis. It emphasizes that the Estonian portal is disseminating Kremlin-aligned narratives, with particular focus on content from Nova Resistência and Lucas Leiroz that attacks the "Kyiv regime" and promotes Russian strategic messaging.

Classification

Confidence: High

The article documents a specific Estonian online portal repeatedly disseminating narratives produced by Nova Resistência and figures like Lucas Leiroz, which the U.S. State Department links to Russian intelligence-backed information operations. The activity is digital, message-focused, and aligned with Kremlin strategic objectives, fitting the taxonomy for propaganda and disinformation campaigns under Cyber & Information Warfare. The description of ongoing, systematic publication behavior ind...

Source URL

https://delfi.ee/artikkel/120366045/eesti-portaal-jagab-jarjepidevalt-vene-luureteenistuste-infooperatsioone

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Provenance

Publisher: extension
Submitted: Nov 12, 2026, 10:48 UTC
Last updated: Nov 12, 2026, 12:35 UTC

Published as a hybrid-warfare signal with a public source and reviewer-approved assessment bands. See the methodology for how records are assessed.

Raw record

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Public assessmentReliability: Pattern fitSeverity: ModerateSingle sourceTime: UnknownLocation: Regional

Source reliability

Info credibility

Event time

Date unknown

Event time confidence

unknown

Location

Estonia (online portal Eesti Eest!)

Country

Estonia

Tags

Russian information operations, disinformation, Kremlin propaganda, Nova Resistência, Lucas Leiroz, Mike Calamus, Eesti Eest portal, Estonia, online media influence, Russian intelligence-linked networks, U.S. State Department report

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