Could Estonia be next in Russia's sights?
Summary
SBS News reports from Narva, Estonia, where the border with Russia has been fortified with concrete roadblocks and razor wire amid fears of a potential Moscow incursion. While local officials and residents debate the likelihood of direct military action, the city faces heightened tensions, including Russian propaganda and a suspected sabotage attack on a robotics factory. The segment highlights the complex dynamics of this Russian-speaking community, which maintains deep cross-border ties despite Estonia's strategic shift toward NATO defense preparations and warnings against complacency.
Topics discussed
SBS News introduction and sponsorship
Narva border context and NATO threat warnings
Local skepticism and new border crossing restrictions
Russian-speaking demographics and resident perspectives
Community anxiety and the need to discuss danger
Kremlin propaganda and digital provocations
Estonian official on military danger and 'crying wolf'
Defensive measures and Russian arson attack
Security expert on counterintelligence and Western risks
Local entrepreneur on historical relations with Russia
Defence minister warning and sign-off
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