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Russia
Estonia Limits Voting Rights for Russian Minority
The new measure will primarily affect some 80,000 Russians living in the former Soviet republic, which gained independence in 1991.
April 9, 2025
NATO
Finland to Withdraw From Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo said a fundamentally changed security environment in Europe prompted the decision by Finland – a NATO member bordering Russia – to pull out of the 1997 Ottawa Treaty.
April 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
Baltic States View Ukraine Ceasefire as Security Threat, FT Reports
Baltic defense ministers warn a Ukraine ceasefire would let Russia rearm and redeploy troops north, doubling forces near Finland and the Baltics - raising security threats to NATO’s eastern flank.
March 31, 2025
Russia
Russians in Estonia to Lose Their Local Voting Rights
Estonia’s parliament has passed a constitutional amendment revoking local election voting rights for non-EU residents, mainly Russian and Belarusian citizens.
March 27, 2025
Russia
Estonian MPs Сould Ban Voting Rights for Russian Residents
The parliamentary vote is in response to security concerns over Russia’s war in Ukraine. Estonia has been a steadfast supporter of Kyiv since the invasion in February 2022.
March 26, 2025
Europe
‘We Will Never Agree to Forceful Change of Borders’ – Baltics Vow
Top Baltic diplomats meet with Rubio to urge continued aid to Ukraine and more pressure on Russia to achieve sustainable peace.
March 26, 2025
US
Baltic Foreign Ministers Visit Washington to Discuss Ukraine, Increased Russian Aggression
Top Baltic diplomats in US to urge support for NATO and Ukraine
March 24, 2025
Russia
Estonia to Stop Accepting Non-Biometric Russian Passports Citing Security Concerns
Estonia will stop accepting non-biometric passports issued by Russia from March 31, saying they lack data which makes it difficult to verify the documents.
March 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: Estonia Next?
If Trump sidesteps the alliance and Europe is preoccupied with guarding Ukraine, Russia plans to seize a portion of Estonia to test NATO’s resilience and commitment.
March 13, 2025
Europe
EU’s $200 Billion Dilemma: Seize Russian Assets or Hold for Leverage?
The UK, as well as Baltic and Nordic nations are pushing for immediate action while France, Germany, and Italy are opposed.
Feb. 25, 2025
Ukraine
Nuclear-Capable US Bomber Spotted Near Russia, Riles Russian Media
The video caused a stir on Russian social media, with the “Svarshchiki” Telegram channel reacting writing, “We haven’t unpacked the ‘Oreshnik’ for a long time.”
Feb. 24, 2025
Europe
Macron Says France and Allies ‘United’ on Ukraine
Macron held the new meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday afternoon in a bid to coordinate a European response to what he has called an “existential threat” from Russia after a shock US policy shift.
Feb. 19, 2025
Putin
Russia’s 80th Victory Anniversary Website Excludes Ukraine and Baltic States
A review of the official “One Victory for All” website in which the contribution in WW II of the former USSR republics – except Kyiv’s – is remembered and celebrated.
Feb. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Finnish Speaker of Parliament Says Russia’s True Reason for Attacking Ukraine vs. Baltics Is NATO
Russia attacked Ukraine instead of the Baltic countries because the Baltics are NATO members, Finnish Speaker of Parliament Jussi Halla-aho says
Feb. 14, 2025
Germany
Rheinmetall Tells (Almost) All About Its Support for Ukraine
In an updated press release titled “A powerful partner at Ukraine’s side” the German defense company gives a fairly comprehensive overview of its support for Kyiv’s war against Russia.
Feb. 11, 2025
Europe
Baltic States ‘Successfully’ Link With European Power Grid
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania -- former Soviet states that are now EU and NATO members -- have been keen to make the change since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Feb. 9, 2025