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Estonian PM’s first Kyiv visit highlights defense cooperation with Ukraine

Estonian Prime Minister Kristjan Mihal visited Kyiv on Dec. 9 for the first time in an official capacity. He announced the visit on X.

9 December 2024, 01:25 PM

Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia sign agreement to join European power system

The operators of the power transmission systems of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia—Litgrid, Augstsprieguma tikls (AST), and Elering—have signed an agreement to manage the Baltic region's power system, Litgrid announced on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 05:40 PM

Scholz's call to Putin was a 'strategic mistake' — Estonian FM

Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna described the recent phone call by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as a “strategic mistake,” Reuters reported on Nov. 19.

19 November 2024, 09:57 PM

Estonia to provide new military aid package to Ukraine

After a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur announced plans to deliver further security assistance to Ukraine in early 2025, the President’s Office reported on Nov. 11.

12 November 2024, 01:33 AM

Estonia to send air defense missiles for testing in Ukraine

Estonian defense company Frankenburg Technologies will supply Ukraine with anti-aircraft missiles for testing, with the first samples expected in the coming months, Ukraine's Ministry of Defense said on Nov. 8.

8 November 2024, 12:59 PM

Putin questions Russia's readiness for a direct NATO confrontation

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin isn't convinced that Moscow is ready for a direct clash with NATO, said Kaupo Rosin, head of Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Department, during an interview with DW Conflict Zone on Oct. 3.

3 October 2024, 12:55 PM

Estonian Defense Firm enters Ukrainian market to produce anti-drone missile systems

In a significant move, Estonian defense company Frankenburg Technologies has decided to enter the Ukrainian market and begin production of anti-drone missile systems, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 16.

22 September 2024, 09:59 AM

Umerov proposes Estonian investment in Ukraine’s defense industry

Estonia could provide Ukraine with military aid by funding domestic Ukrainian production of long-range drones and missiles, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov suggested to his Estonian counterpart Hanno Pevkur on Sept. 16.

16 September 2024, 09:41 PM

NATO scrambles jets due to Russian bombers near Latvia

On Sept. 11, four Russian aircraft — two Su-30SM fighters and two Tu-22M3 long-range bombers — were spotted over the Baltic Sea without flight plans and with transponders turned off.

12 September 2024, 07:15 PM

Estonian President arrives in Kyiv, reaffirms support for Ukraine - photo

Estonian President Alar Karis arrived in Kyiv with an unannounced visit, according to his post on X on Sept. 12.

12 September 2024, 01:19 PM

No signs Russia has sufficient forces for counteroffensive in Kursk Oblast — Estonian Defense Ministry

There are currently no signs that Russia has sufficient forces for a counteroffensive in Kursk Oblast, according to Lt. Col. Matiis Puusepp, deputy chief of staff of the Estonian Defense Forces Division, reported ERR.

17 August 2024, 11:25 AM

Ukraine concealed Kursk operation preparations — Estonian military

The Ukrainian military had successfully concealed its preparation for the incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast, achieving significant gains thanks to the element of surprise, Estonian Defense Forces deputy chief of staff Lt. Col. Mattias Puusepp said on Aug. 16.

17 August 2024, 01:46 AM

Estonia strengthens customs control on Russian border

Estonia has implemented enhanced customs controls at its border with Russia to prevent sanctioned goods supplies, ERR media outlet reported on Aug. 8.

8 August 2024, 01:05 PM

Kaja Kallas and Estonian government resigns

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas resigned along with her government, and will serve as acting prime minister until a new government comes to power, holding the PM chair since January 2021, reported ERR on July 15.

15 July 2024, 12:58 PM

Estonian President calls for NATO members to boost defense spending to 3% of GDP

NATO members should consider raising defense spending to 3% of GDP, as Russia will continue to pose the most significant military threat to the Alliance for the foreseeable future, Estonian President Alar Karis said, Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on July 7.

8 July 2024, 09:44 AM

Estonia finalizes transfer of Mistral air defense systems to Ukraine

"Confirmed! Mistral short-range air defense systems and missiles provided by Estonia have been delivered to Ukraine as we continue to support Ukrainians, uniting to stop Russian aggression," the Estonian Ministry of Defense reported on X on July 6.

6 July 2024, 04:31 PM

Ukraine inks security agreements with Estonia and Lithuania

During the EU leaders' summit in Brussels, Ukraine signed bilateral security cooperation agreements with Lithuania and Estonia, Presidential Office reported on June 27,

27 June 2024, 05:54 PM

Rheinmetall receives largest-ever ammunition order

German defense conglomerate Rheinmetall has secured the largest order in its history — 155mm artillery shells for the Bundeswehr, worth EUR 8.5 billion ($9.1 billion), the company announced on June 20.

20 June 2024, 10:11 PM

Ambassador Kolk: Estonia ready to discuss sending military support to Ukraine

Estonia is ready to discuss sending troops to Ukraine, noting that it is "not a red line" for the country, Ambassador to Ukraine Annely Kolk said in an interview with news agency RBC-Ukraine on June 19.

19 June 2024, 04:38 PM

Estonia transfers Mistral short-range AA systems to Ukraine

Estonia has prepared a new military aid package for Ukraine, which will include short-range Mistral air defense systems and missiles for them, Estonian Defense Ministry announced on June 11.

11 June 2024, 10:31 PM

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