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Putin “afraid” of war with NATO, Estonian PM says
In a BBC interview, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas claims that Russia's President Putin is trying to intimidate the West but is himself "afraid" of a war with NATO.
Estonian PM refuses to rule out sending Estonian Forces to Ukraine
Just a week ago, Kaja Kallas said that Estonian troops would not be sent to Ukraine.
Estonian PM: “Everything” on the table to help Ukraine beat Putin
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said all options including troops should be discussed to help Ukraine defeat Russia, while criticizing unequal NATO treatment.
US transfers nearly $500,000 in forfeited Russian funds to Estonia for benefit of Ukraine
The US Department of Justice has transferred nearly $500,000 in forfeited Russian assets to Estonia, earmarked for the restoration of Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
AP: Baltics have 3 or 4 years to prepare for Russian ‘test’ of NATO, Estonia FM says
Estonian FM Tsahkna warned that NATO has three to four years to strengthen defenses against Russia's growing "war machine."
Estonia may close border with Russia over migration influx
According to the Estonian police, Russia has deliberately directed the Estonian border groups of foreigners lacking the legal right to enter the European Union at the end of 2023.
Estonia: Russia preparing for military confrontation with West
Estonia spy agency chief cites doubling of Russian forces on NATO frontier in warning of anticipated Kremlin confrontation within the next decade, deeming military buildup key to deterrence.
Media: Estonia sends more Javelin anti-tank systems, machine guns to Ukraine
On 3 February, Estonia announced Javelin anti-tank systems, machine guns, and ammunition for small arms arrived in Ukraine…
Baltic states to build defensive installations along borders with Russia, Belarus
The Estonian Ministry of Defense announced this development, stating that the move aims to bolster defenses and deter potential military threats.
Estonia to provide €14 million annually in development aid for Ukraine
Estonia’s annual support package for Ukraine aims to bolster Ukraine’s economy through business cooperation and to aid in the country’s post-war reconstruction.
Estonia: West should allow Ukraine to hit targets in Russia with Western weapons
Estonia's President Alar Karis voiced his support for Ukraine to freely strike Russian territory using Western-provided weapons, without constraints only allowing attacks on Russian-occupied Ukrainian land.
Estonia to allocate GDP’s 0.25% to Ukraine’s defense in next four years
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has pledged to provide military aid to Ukraine equal to 0.25% of the country's GDP for the next four years, urging other nations to match this level of support.
Estonia’s MoD says it trained 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers in two years
Estonia has trained over 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers, about one-sixth of the total number of its own conscripts, since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, per Estonia's MoD. Training includes basic skills, artillery, sniping, and cybersecurity.
Estonia rolls out new €80 million aid package for Ukraine
The newest aid package includes Javelin anti-tank missiles, machine guns, ammunition for light weaponry, various vehicles and vessels, as well as diving equipment.
Estonian intel: Russia unlikely to achieve operational breakthrough in Ukraine in coming weeks
Fighting on the ground in Ukraine is expected to subside due to weather conditions, said Col. Ants Kiviselg,…
Russia, Belarus veto Estonia’s OSCE chairmanship bid
"Instead of looking for solutions that would please Moscow, we must isolate Russia in every way on the international arena," Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna said
Estonia’s intel: Russia’s artillery shortage limits its offensive potential
Russia is running out of shells and can only fight low-intensity war in Ukraine for another year.
European countries outdo US in supporting Ukraine, Lloyd Austin says
Germany, Britain, and Poland are the largest donors to Ukraine in terms of GDP.
NORSAR: Balticconnector pipeline between Finland and Estonia damaged by explosion
Balticconnector ensures gas transportation between Finland, Estonia, and Latvia, helping these NATO countries reduce dependence on Russian gas.
Estonian volunteer killed by a Russian drone in Ukraine
Tanel Kriggul, a soldier of the International Legion of Ukraine's Armed Forces, was killed in action in the Donetsk Oblast.