Soviet news agency TASS accuses Estonia

The Soviet news agency TASS made accusations against the Estonian government, claiming that it had intentionally allowed the Polish submarine ORP Orzeł to escape from internment. This incident occurred during a period of heightened tensions in the Baltic region, where various nations were navigating complex political landscapes amid the backdrop of World War II. The TASS report suggested that Estonia was not only complicit in the escape of the Orzeł but also implied that there were additional Polish submarines concealed within other Baltic states. This assertion reflected the Soviet Union's broader strategy of exerting influence and control over the Baltic region, as well as its efforts to undermine the sovereignty of neighboring countries. The allegations served to justify Soviet actions in the area and contributed to the growing mistrust between the Soviet Union and the Baltic states, particularly Estonia, which was striving to maintain its independence in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment.