This view of the installation near the Russian embassy on Pikk St. captures a broader perspective of the protest site, showing how it stretches along the sidewalk in front of the embassy building. The white banner in the foreground originally read "FOR THE VICTIMS OF WARS STARTED BY RUSSIA" (with the Russian translation on the right). However, someone has vandalized the sign by crossing out "RUSSIA" and scrawling "US" and a Star of David (hexagram) over it. This act of vandalism attempts to deflect blame from Russia by invoking anti-American and antisemitic tropes, a tactic often seen in pro-Kremlin disinformation campaigns. On the left side of the street, the building with the distinctive Art Nouveau facade (Pikk 18) houses the Ron Verlin salon, visible through the large arched window. This contrasts the elegant, peaceful commercial life of the street with the raw political conflict playing out just meters away. The fencing extends far down the street, covered in layers of posters, flags, and messages. This indicates the sustained nature of the demonstration, which has become a semi-permanent fixture in the Old Town since the start of the full-scale invasion. Tallinn, Estonia
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Thu 16 Oct 2025 16:40:21 - Exposure: 1/60 sec - Aperture: F/7.1 - Focal length: 16 mm - ISO 400
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