Pro-Russian separatists planning to split the country through the creation of the so-called «Narva People's Republic» have been detected in Estonia. Journalist Baltic Sentinel gained access to a closed radical community on Telegram and published details of the destabilisation plot.
Separatists' plans in Narva
According to the journalist Baltic Sentinel, According to the information provided by the Russian Federation, pro-Russian groups in Estonia are actively preparing the creation of the «Narva People's Republic». They are organising meetings and coordinating actions to destabilise the situation in Narva and the surrounding areas.
The main goal of the group is to launch an information narrative that would justify possible external interference or undermine the situation in the region.
Telegram activity and community size
As of 20 March 2026, the closed Telegram channel of the separatists had 500 subscribers. Participants discuss scenarios similar to those used in Donbas in 2014.
The campaign actively exploits Russian symbols and rhetoric, targeting the Russian-speaking population of Narva.
Context.
Narva is an Estonian border town with a predominantly Russian-speaking population. The situation is reminiscent of the events in Donbas in 2014, when pro-Russian forces used similar tactics to split the region.
The Estonian authorities have previously warned of the risks of information attacks and attempts to destabilise the east of the country.
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