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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:11:59 +0300
Alar Karis will not run for a second term as president
President Alar Karis has decided not to run again for Estonia’s head of state. In a speech delivered at the Victory Day parade in Rapla on Tuesday, Karis said that he wishes everyone a happy Victory Day and a joyful Midsummer Eve as head of state f...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:33:49 +0300
Defence forces receive the first medium-range air defence system
On Monday, the Estonian Defence Forces received the first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system procured from Germany, providing the military with the capability to monitor and defend Estonian airspace at altitudes of up to 20 kilometres.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:28:44 +0300
JÜRI KOTŠINEV ⟩ If Putin loses Crimea, he loses power
War has always been a symbol for Russia. Its meaning for Russian people has been greater than simply achieving victory over enemies. War gives meaning and purpose to their lives, writes military historian Jüri Kotšinev.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:26:26 +0300
ERKKI KOORT ⟩ Ukraine Promised a Response and Moscow is Burning… Again. The Kremlin Now Has Headaches
Ukraine has brought the war home to Moscow. The consequences of this may not become fully apparent immediately, but their impact could prove significant over time, writes national security expert Erkki Koort.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:02:57 +0300
Estonian police deploy unit to Latvia-Belarus border amid migratory pressure
At the beginning of this week, the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) deployed the 12-member police unit ESTPOL-11 to Latvia, where it will assist Latvian colleagues in preventing illegal border crossings along the Latvia-Belarus border.

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Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:11:59 +0300
Alar Karis will not run for a second term as president
President Alar Karis has decided not to run again for Estonia’s head of state. In a speech delivered at the Victory Day parade in Rapla on Tuesday, Karis said that he wishes everyone a happy Victory Day and a joyful Midsummer Eve as head of state f...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:33:49 +0300
Defence forces receive the first medium-range air defence system
On Monday, the Estonian Defence Forces received the first IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system procured from Germany, providing the military with the capability to monitor and defend Estonian airspace at altitudes of up to 20 kilometres.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:28:44 +0300
JÜRI KOTŠINEV ⟩ If Putin loses Crimea, he loses power
War has always been a symbol for Russia. Its meaning for Russian people has been greater than simply achieving victory over enemies. War gives meaning and purpose to their lives, writes military historian Jüri Kotšinev.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:26:26 +0300
ERKKI KOORT ⟩ Ukraine Promised a Response and Moscow is Burning… Again. The Kremlin Now Has Headaches
Ukraine has brought the war home to Moscow. The consequences of this may not become fully apparent immediately, but their impact could prove significant over time, writes national security expert Erkki Koort.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:02:57 +0300
Estonian police deploy unit to Latvia-Belarus border amid migratory pressure
At the beginning of this week, the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) deployed the 12-member police unit ESTPOL-11 to Latvia, where it will assist Latvian colleagues in preventing illegal border crossings along the Latvia-Belarus border.

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