Estonia

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

Putin seeks a ‘breather’ before resuming Russia’s colonial mission – Estonian intelligence

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin aims to exploit shifts in the international landscape to “catch his breath” before continuing aggression against other nations, according to Kaupo Rosin, director general of Estonia’s Foreign Intelligence Department, Estonian news outlet ERR reported on Feb. 12.

12 February 2025, 05:57 PM

Estonian president calls for complete EU trade ban on Russia

The President of Estonia, Alar Karis, has called for a full trade embargo against Russia by the European Union, in his post on X on Feb. 9.

10 February 2025, 08:06 AM

After 20 years of preparation, three countries disconnect from Russia’s power grid

Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia began the process of disconnecting their power systems from the joint grid with Russia and Belarus (BRELL) on the morning of Feb. 8, AFP reported.

8 February 2025, 11:04 AM

Latvia may seize Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ if threats arise in the Baltic Sea — Prime Minister

Latvia may seize ships from Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” if threats emerge in the Baltic Sea, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa said in an interview with BBC World.

29 December 2024, 05:31 PM

Concerns grow over Russia’s possible plans to claim Estonian land

Estonia fears Russia could exploit the "protection of the Russian diaspora" to provoke conflict, seize its eastern regions, and push NATO into a global war, Politico reported on Dec. 26.

29 December 2024, 01:35 AM

Estonia donates decommissioned power unit to help Ukraine's energy needs

Ukraine will receive a decommissioned unit from Estonia's Auvere power plant that can supply electricity to 150,000 people, the Energy Ministry and Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Dec. 11.

12 December 2024, 12:38 PM

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry proposes Estonia train and equip Ukrainian brigade

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed creating and equipping a Ukrainian brigade in Estonia with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported Dec. 10.

10 December 2024, 04:57 PM

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