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Russia struggles to mount serious counter-attacks in Kursk, says Estonian defense official

Estonian deputy chief of staff Lt-Col Puusepp says Russia is facing major command and control problems and cannot launch serious counter-attack in its Kursk Oblast, resorting to reactive defensive measures.

byYuri Zoria

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Estonian FM Tsahkna: Ukraine’s Kursk operation “part of self-defense”

The actions of Ukrainian forces on Russian territory over the past week are nothing but a part of…

byOlena Mukhina

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Lithuania bans entry to all cars registered in Belarus

Lithuania will prohibit all Belarus-registered cars from entering the country starting 16 August, regardless of the owner's citizenship.

byMaria Tril

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Bloomberg: Ukrainian incursion in Kursk may challenge Moscow’s political stability

One of the strategic goals of the Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk region might be to demonstrate the ability to seize the initiative in the war, which could have significant long-term political consequences for Moscow, according to security expert Rainer Saks.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russia’s war resources to last beyond 2025, Estonian intelligence warns

Colonel Ants Kiviselg of Estonia's Defense Forces suggests that while Russia is failing to meet its current offensive goals in Ukraine, its ability to wage war is far from exhausted.

byMaria Tril

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Russian GRU’s sabotage recruitment in Baltics exposed by journalists

Investigative journalists expose how Russia's GRU recruited Baltic locals for sabotage, including a firebomb attack on a military facility in Kyiv, as detailed in court documents.

byYuri Zoria

President Alar Karis of Estonia. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Estonia: Ukraine’s NATO membership is non-negotiable and irreversible

President of Estonia Alar Karis said that the only effective strategy for NATO right now is to support Ukraine as much as possible, with no limits to be set on further assistance.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Estonia to strengthen control over cargo on border with Russia

Estonia plans to implement full customs inspections on its border with Russia to prevent sanctions evasion, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas announced.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine signs security agreements with Lithuania and Estonia

In recent months, Ukraine has significantly bolstered its security by inking defense agreements with 16 European countries and the United States.

byOlena Mukhina

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Estonian Defense Forces: Russia stepping up offensive pressure in Ukraine

According to colonel Janno Märk, head of planning for the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) headquarters, Russia is stepping up its offensive pressure in Ukraine, while fighting continues across the frontline.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Politico: Macron supports Estonia’s Kallas to succeed Borrell as top EU diplomat

Estonia's PM Kaja Kallas emerges as front-runner for EU's next chief diplomat role, with backing from France's Macron, Politico says.

byYuri Zoria

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

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FM Kuleba on Russia’s border threats against the Baltics: Typical hybrid intimidation tactics

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has commented on the recent provocations of the Russian Federation against Estonia, Lithuania and Finland.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Estonia allocates over € 650,000 for humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid new Russia’s offensive

Estonia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is directing funds supporting education for children in frontline regions and mental health services.

byOlena Mukhina

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Estonian PM Kaja Kallas names reason why Ukraine is not supported enough: fear

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas believes that sufficient support for Ukraine from the free world is hindered by fear. According to her, there are three reasons for why this fear exists.

byBenjamin Looijen

Estonia's national security advisor to the president, Madis Roll

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Estonian government ‘seriously’ discusses sending troops to Ukraine for non-combat tasks

Estonia's national security advisor, Madis Roll, revealed that the government is engaged in "serious" discussions about deploying troops to western Ukraine for non-combat duties.

byMaria Tril

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Estonian Parliament designates Moscow Patriarchate as sponsor of Russian aggression

Estonia's Parliament passed a statement condemning the Moscow Patriarchate for justifying Russia's aggression against Ukraine. The statement declares it a sponsor of military efforts, and calls for international action against its hostile influence operations.

byYuri Zoria

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RFE/RL: Prague activists rally for EU military aid to Ukraine in symbolic performance

The demonstration was held in Old Town Square to support Estonia's proposal to allocate at least 0.25% of each EU member state's GDP to held Ukraine in its struggle against Russian occupiers.

byOlena Mukhina

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Estonia General Staff: Russia uses “amoeba tactics” to exploit openings in Ukrainian defenses

Russian military employs "amoeba tactics" in Ukraine, spreading forces thinly, aiming for opportunistic gains, Estonian Maj-Gen Enno Mõts explains, adding that Russia's air attacks aim to strain Western support by escalating reconstruction costs.

byYuri Zoria

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Estonia found €2-3 billion in shells, missiles for Ukraine, needs funding from allies

Estonia's Defense Minister Pevkur reveals plans to purchase 800,000 shells for Ukraine, similar to the Czech initiative if allies provide funding.

byYuri Zoria

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Estonia military chief: Double defense spend for inflicting “decisive defeat” if Russia invades

Estonia's top military chief advocates doubling defense spending in the next two years to ensure the ability not just to defend against a potential Russian invasion but to decisively defeat any aggression.

byYuri Zoria