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War in Ukraine
Russia Closes Border Crossings With Baltic States, Finland
Russia is suspending all railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia from July 1, closing seven checkpoints along its northwestern frontier.
5h ago
Ukraine
Germany, Netherlands to Take Command of NATO’s Eastern Flank in Estonia
The Netherlands and Germany have established a joint military command center in Estonia, taking charge of NATO’s eastern flank defense ahead of next week’s alliance summit in Ankara.
7h ago
War in Ukraine
Stray Ukrainian Drones in NATO Airspace Are ‘Price Worth Paying,’ Estonia FM Says
Margus Tsahkna said Tallinn has no intention of urging Kyiv to scale back its strikes, even after Ukrainian drones have landed in neighboring countries.
1d ago
Ukraine
Estonia to Host 2027 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Tallinn
Estonia has announced it will host the next Ukraine Recovery Conference in Tallinn in 2027, taking over from Poland following the conclusion of the 2026 summit in Gdańsk.
June 27, 2026
Europe
Estonia Urges EU Alumina Ban and Total Russian Energy Maritime Service Blockade
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has proposed shutting down critical defense supply chains in the upcoming 21st EU sanctions package, targeting aluminum production and energy shipping.
June 13, 2026
War in Ukraine
Estonia Installs First Modular Shelter in Tallinn
The shelter is part of a pilot project for civilian protection, alongside wider Baltic efforts to bolster defenses against threats linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
June 11, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Battlefield Lessons Are Strengthening Europe, Estonian PM Says
Kristjan Michal said Europe must deepen defense cooperation with Kyiv, expand joint production and move faster ahead of key EU and NATO summits.
June 10, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine, Estonia Sign Defense Pact Focused on Drones, Air Defense
Ukraine and Estonia have signed a Joint Declaration deepening security and defense cooperation – covering military experience sharing, defense industry ties and air defense – with a separate Drone Deal agreement still in the works.
June 9, 2026
Europe
Estonia’s President Sees Summer Window to End War
Estonian President Alar Karis said Europe should prepare now for possible peace talks and continue pressuring Russia through diplomatic channels.
June 9, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine, Estonia Agree to Expand Defense Cooperation During Svyrydenko Visit
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko met Estonia’s top leadership in Tallinn, where the two countries agreed to strengthen defense cooperation, expand collaboration on drones
June 3, 2026
Ukraine
Svyrydenko Visits Estonia, Thanks Tallinn for Military Support, Backing Ukraine’s EU Path
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko visited Estonia on Tuesday for talks focused on military support, defense technologies, sanctions against Russia and Ukraine’s European integration.
June 2, 2026
Europe
Estonia Deploys First Border Anti-Drone Monitoring Systems
Estonia has successfully activated its first stationary drone detection and monitoring systems across three land border sectors.
May 30, 2026
NATO
NATO Plans Rapid Troop Deployment For Baltic Defence In Case Of War With Russia
According to the sources cited by Reuters, an additional army corps is expected to be assigned to protect Latvia and Estonia.
May 27, 2026
NATO
RAF Plane Carrying UK Defence Chief Had GPS Jammed Near Russian Border
An RAF aircraft transporting UK Defence Secretary John Healey experienced GPS jamming near the Russian border during a flight back from Estonia.
May 25, 2026
Ukraine
EU’s Kaja Kallas Blasts Moscow’s Airspace Accusations as ‘Utter Nonsense’
EU’s top diplomat said Russian threats against the Baltic states show weakness and urged Europe to increase support for Ukraine.
May 21, 2026
War in Ukraine
Estonia Shoots Down Drone for First Time as Latvia Warns of Possible Airspace Intrusion
Estonia said it shot down a drone over southern parts of the country for the first time, while neighboring Latvia issued a possible airspace threat warning amid reports of another suspected drone intrusion.
May 19, 2026