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Russia
Estonia Summons Russian Diplomat After Sea Border Breach
The Estonian army said in a statement that an unauthorised Russian border guard vessel briefly entered the country’s territorial waters by up to half a kilometer on Saturday.
July 28, 2025
NATO
From Détente to Deadline: Trump’s ‘Major Russia Announcement’ Ignites Mixed Reactions
Policy advocate doubts tariffs will significantly impact Russia’s war effort, urging Congress to use Trump’s 50-day window to act. Democrat lawmakers say Congress “should not wait even one more day.”
July 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russia Can’t Make Breakthrough on Any Front, AFU Able to Control Pressure – Estonian Intel
Estonian Intelligence says Russia is resorting to terrorist attacks on Ukrainian civilians because it can’t make progress on the battlefield, where Ukraine’s defenders have halted any advances.
June 21, 2025
War in Ukraine
Baltic Countries Press for NATO and EU Action on Ukraine: “Its Future Is in NATO”
The joint statement from Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia calls Ukraine’s NATO membership key to lasting European peace.
June 7, 2025
Russia
Russia Aided Pro-Russian Militia Formation in Estonia, Tallinn Says
Tallinn said local politicians have attempted to create a paramilitary force disguised as a charity group to take over the government – with help from Russian Intelligence (GRU).
May 27, 2025
War in Ukraine
Local Ukrainian Company Unveils New, Cheaper De-Mining Machine
Three years ago, there were no Ukrainian-made robots to clear land mines. Now there are dozens – but foreign partners are still sending theirs, with a long way to go and civilians still being killed.
May 21, 2025
NATO
OPINION: Forward Together in Support of Ukraine?
Discussions at recent Estonian security conference highlighted that many attendees want to overcome disappointment about levels of Western support for Ukraine and move on.
May 19, 2025
NATO
Estonia Trains for a War With Russia That NATO Hopes to Deter
The military exercise demonstrates NATO’s capabilities – but the conspicuous absence of American troops points to the doubts hanging over the alliance.
May 18, 2025
NATO
How to Handle Russia’s Shadow Fleet?
Some lessons from this week’s failure to intercept a suspect Russian tanker in the Baltic Sea.
May 17, 2025
Ukraine
Estonia Latest to Join Europe’s Rush to Make 155mm Artillery Ammo
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe has stepped up domestic weapons and ammunition production none more so than those in the east closest to the Ukrainian front line.
April 30, 2025
Ukraine
OPINION: Drone Wall in Action, Blasts and Bombs, Dead Deals, Estonia and Some Humor
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
April 29, 2025
NATO
Estonia Plans Military Base in Narva – Just Steps Away From Russia
Estonia will establish a military base in Narva, right up against the Russian border, with up to 250 troops to be stationed there on a rotational basis – a show of national presence and deterrence.
April 23, 2025
Russia
Estonia Says ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Cannot Sail Without Resolving Issues
The vessel is currently anchored in Muuga Bay and remains under surveillance by the Estonian Navy.
April 12, 2025
Europe
Estonia Navy Detains Suspected ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker
Several undersea Baltic cables were damaged last year, with many experts calling it part of a “hybrid war” carried out by Russia against Western countries.
April 11, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine European Allies Hike Deliveries of Weaponry for “Close-In” Battle
Drones, tactical radars, anti-tank mines, and short-range anti-aircraft missiles. Great Britain, Norway, Germany, Belgium and even little Estonia.
April 11, 2025
Ukraine
The Suwałki Gap Explained: Why Russia Wants It, Why NATO Fears It
Chuck Pfarrer, the former squadron leader of SEAL Team 6 goes over what the Suwałki Gap is and why it matters so much to Russia and NATO
April 10, 2025