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Estonia to close Russian border crossings after 'sabotage' attempt at drone factory

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Estonia will close all its border crossing points with Russia from December 1, its ​foreign minister ‌said on Sunday, following a suspected ⁠sabotage attack on an Estonian defence company that Tallinn blamed on ‌Moscow. Estonia said on Sunday it would close its border with Russia after stopping what it said was an attempted arson attack by Russia’s GRU military intelligence on a drone factory. Covered by 5 outlets: 3 are centre, 2 lean right.

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  1. Newsweek Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    NATO Member Estonia to Shut Russia Border After 'Sabotage Attack'

    Estonia's Prime Minister Kristen Michal said the attempted attack was part of Russia's “broader hybrid war against Europe.”

  2. The Jerusalem Post Leans right Factuality: High IL
    Estonia to close all border crossings with Russia after suspected sabotage plot on drone maker

    Estonian authorities detained eight people overnight on suspicion of an attempted arson attack on drone maker Threod Systems, allegedly ordered by Russia’s GRU.

  3. FRANCE 24 English Center Factuality: High State media FR
    Estonia to close Russian border crossings after 'sabotage' attempt at drone factory

    Estonia will close all its border crossing points with Russia from December 1, its ​foreign minister ‌said on Sunday, following a suspected ⁠sabotage attack on an Estonian defence company that Tallinn blamed on ‌Moscow.

    State-funded media
  4. South China Morning Post Leans right Factuality: High HK
    Estonia to close Russia border after ‘sabotage’ bid, foreign minister says

    Estonia said on Sunday it would close its border with Russia after stopping what it said was an attempted arson attack by Russia’s GRU military intelligence on a drone factory. “Estonia will close all Estonian-Russian border crossing points as of 1 December,” Foreign Minister...

  5. Reuters Center Factuality: Very high GB
    Estonia to close Russian border crossings after attempted arson attack - Reuters

    Estonia to close Russian border crossings after attempted arson attack Reuters

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