Estonia Closes Road to Russia Following Reports of Nearby Troops
Estonia Closes Road Through Russian Territory Amid Troop Presence Estonia has temporarily restricted access to a frequently used road that passes through Russian land. This decision came after the interior minister reported sightings of Russian soldiers in the area, as stated by an Estonian public broadcaster on Sunday. The Police and Border Guard Board of […]
NATO leader disagreements with Estonia regarding Article 4 reaction to Russia
Recent Russian Incursions Challenge NATO Unity Recent breaches of NATO airspace by Russian forces have underscored growing fractures within the alliance, highlighting both its strengths and vulnerabilities when it comes to collective defense. NATO Secretary-General Mark Latte found himself at odds with Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal last week after Estonia invoked NATO’s Article 4. […]
Mike Waltz cautions that the US will support NATO following the entry of Russian jets into Estonia.
US and Allies Vow to Defend NATO Territory After Russian Airspace Violation In New York, newly appointed UN ambassador Mike Waltz issued a stern warning on Monday, emphasizing that the United States and its allies are prepared to defend “any inch” of NATO territory following a recent breach of Estonian airspace by Russian fighters. “The […]
Estonia Reports Russian Jets Disregarded NATO Pilots’ Signals
TALINNING, Estonia A Russian pilot disregarded signals from an Italian jet responding to a NATO Baltic policing mission after intruding into Estonia’s airspace, according to senior Estonian military officials. This 12-minute incident marked another test of NATO’s readiness to handle Russian aerial threats, following a recent event in which around 20 Russian drones entered Polish […]
Three MiG-31 aircraft with Kinzhal missiles were observed flying over Estonia.
Russian Jets Breach Estonian Airspace Three Russian jets reportedly violated Estonian airspace on Friday, as confirmed by the Estonian foreign minister. The jets involved were MIG-31s, according to two NATO sources. These sources indicated the jets were in the airspace for about 12 minutes before being intercepted by an Italian F-35, which forced them to […]
Written records show the first Christmas tree to have emerged from Latvia, though Estonia claims to hold the record
Decorating your home with a beautifully decorated and lit Christmas tree is a beloved holiday tradition, but how this tradition originated is still debated today. One of the countries that claims to be home to the world's first Christmas tree is Latvia. Riga, Latvia is claimed to be home to the world's first Christmas tree. […]
Australian billionaire, Tim Heath, fights off kidnappers in Estonia
An Australian billionaire has fought off kidnappers who allegedly tried to kidnap him in Estonia. The target of this brazen attack was crypto gambling mogul Tim Heath. Mr Heath, who is ranked 62nd on Australia's list of 250 richest people, was allegedly attacked in his apartment in the Estonian capital Tallinn in late July. The […]
‘We haven’t done that much’: Former Estonia head says US fears of escalation with Putin are unwarranted
As U.S. support for Ukraine continues to divide Americans, former Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid wants to remind them of what is at stake. Estonia is a northern European country on the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Finland, slightly larger than Denmark, with a coastline of 1,521 islands. In a recent interview with Fox News […]
Europe live: Estonia PM Kaja Kallas resigns to take up EU foreign policy role | Europe
Estonia’s Foreign Minister Kallas resigns to prepare for EU foreign policy role The Estonian Prime Minister Kaya Karasusubmitted his resignation today, ERR report. Kallas has been nominated to be the EU’s next High Representative for Foreign Affairs. Josep Borrell. She will officially remain in her position as prime minister until a new government is sworn […]
Russia’s ‘shadow war’ against the West requires collective response, Estonia PM says
Perched on the open ramp on the back of a British Chinook helicopter, returning from the annual Spring Storm military exercises, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas was pleased to see cooperation among NATO allies, but she later said she also had a different kind of war in mind. Her country, which borders Russia, has seen […]