Estonia

Estonia ready to host NATO nuclear-capable fighter jets

Estonia is prepared to host allied fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said on June 27, according to public broadcaster ERR.

27 June 2025, 01:29 PM

Estonian foreign minister calls Russian strike on Pryluky ‘the face of terrorism’

The Russian missile strike on the city of Pryluky in Chernihiv Oblast is “the face of terrorism,” Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said in a post on X on June 5.

5 June 2025, 03:15 PM

Russian signal spoofing creates ‘phantom’ ships in Gulf of Finland — report

In the Gulf of Finland, a giant circle of “phantom” Russian vessels has been detected, caused by false maritime navigation signals, The Moscow Times reported on May 27.

27 May 2025, 11:41 PM

Estonian politicians accused of planning armed group with Kremlin ties

Pro-Kremlin politicians in Estonia planned to build a parallel defense network with backing from Russian military intelligence, the prosecutor’s office said, according to ERR on May 27.

27 May 2025, 10:19 AM

Russian Su-35 violates Estonian airspace amid shadow fleet tanker clash

A Russian Su-35 fighter jet violated Estonian airspace for nearly one minute on May 13, as the Estonian navy attempted to stop the Russia-bound Jaguar tanker, part of Moscow’s shadow fleet, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has said, according to Reuters.

15 May 2025, 07:05 PM

Estonian firm to launch mass-production UAV hub with European partners

The Estonian drone development and sales company Meridein Group, jointly with several leading European drone manufacturers, plans to establish a high-capacity UAV production plant in the Baltic region, ERR local outlet wrote on May 13.

13 May 2025, 03:08 PM

Estonia pledges troops for Ukraine peacekeeping mission

Tallinn is ready to deploy peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of the “coalition of the willing,” led by Britain and France, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal wrote on Facebook on April 30.

30 April 2025, 02:18 PM

Denmark to spend $48 million on artillery shells for Ukraine

The Danish government will allocate DKK317 million ($48 million) for artillery ammunition to aid Ukraine, Denmark’s Defense Ministry announced on April 23.

24 April 2025, 12:40 AM

Estonia not planning to release Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker without reinspection

Estonian authorities said they do not intend to release the Russian-linked tanker Kiwala, currently detained in the Baltic Sea and identified as part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” until a follow-up inspection is completed, Estonia’s public broadcaster ERR reported on April 17.

17 April 2025, 12:44 PM

Serbia may be barred from EU accession if president Vucic attends Moscow parade — report

Serbia could be shut out of joining the European Union if President Aleksandar Vucic attends the May 9 military parade in Moscow, The Telegraph reported on April 15, citing sources.

16 April 2025, 01:26 AM

Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker detained in Estonia with helicopter support

Estonia detained the Kiwala oil tanker, which was en route from India’s Sikka port to Russia’s Ust-Luga, according to Commodore Ivo Värk of the Estonian Naval Forces on April 11.

11 April 2025, 03:55 PM

Estonian convicted for attacking Ukrainian veteran in Narva

A resident of Narva, Estonia, was convicted for attacking a Ukrainian veteran at a Fama shopping center in early March, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on April 8.

8 April 2025, 10:11 PM

EU rejects Lithuania and Estonia’s ‘drone wall’ border plan

Lithuania and Estonia’s joint bid to secure EU funds for a “drone wall” to bolster border protection has been rejected, according to Lithuania’s Interior Ministry, as reported by LRT on April 7.

7 April 2025, 06:25 PM

Estonia to begin building border fortifications with Russia in 2025

Estonia plans to begin constructing fortifications with bunkers along its border with Russia later this year, ERR reported on April 2.

3 April 2025, 04:50 PM

Estonia to provide Ukraine with $107 million in new military aid

Estonia will purchase 100 million euros (107 million dollars) in military aid for Ukraine from its defense industry, Estonia’s Defense Ministry announced on March 21.

23 March 2025, 01:39 AM

Prince William visits British troops in Estonia amid growing tensions with Russia

Prince William of Wales visited British troops in Estonia’s Tapa Camp near the Russian border, donning combat gear and joining military exercises amid rising tensions with Russia, multiple media outlets reported on March 21.

21 March 2025, 04:49 PM

Ukrainian-made equipment powers new buckwheat processing plant in Estonia

Ukrainian engineering company Olis has launched a buckwheat processing plant in Estonia, featuring its Optimatyk H-24 grain processing system with a capacity of up to 24 tons per day, the company announced on Facebook on March 4.

5 March 2025, 04:07 PM

Europe must compensate for lost U.S. support as Trump abandons Ukraine - Estonian Foreign Ministry

Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has called on Europe to step up military aid to Ukraine, arguing that the continent must fill in the void left by Washington’s decision to halt its aid to Kyiv, the country's Ministry wrote on March 4.

4 March 2025, 12:00 PM

Estonia warns Europe must lead against Russia as U.S. wavers

Europe still holds significant leverage over Russia, despite Moscow’s continued aggression and the possibility of a U.S. troop withdrawal from Europe, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said in an interview with RND on Feb. 27.

27 February 2025, 10:18 AM

France, Estonia convene EU defense ministers to discuss Ukraine

France and Estonia will hold an emergency meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, gathering defense ministers of European countries to discuss their joint policy on Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 21.

22 February 2025, 02:04 AM

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