The recent surge in narratives about separatism in the Estonian border city of Narva does not reflect an emerging security threat, but rather a constructed one. This case illustrates a broader pattern of Russian information warfare, where the perception of instability is deliberately manufactured. Narva is not Crimea – but the narrative is designed to make it appear plausible. Narratives about separatism in Narva should not be understood as a reflection of real processes, but rather as part of