Finland fortifies itself against its Russian neighbor
Two years after its accelerated entry into NATO, the Nordic country is deepening its defense strategy to ward off a threat that has never entirely gone away
NATO warns of risk of escalation after Russian drone incursion into Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk believes the incident puts Europe ‘the closest we have been to open conflict since World War Two’
Putin-fearing Europe returns: EU ramps up military service
A dozen member states have some form of Armed Forces civilian training program, a growing trend since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Germany is the latest to follow suit
Josep Borrell’s final days at the head of European security
Five years ago, when the Spaniard was appointed EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, he said: ‘Europe must learn the language of power.’ He has tried to use this philosophy in Ukraine and the Middle East. On December 1 he left his position. His successor, Kaja Kallas, will seek to build a European defense system
Estonia shields itself from the Russian threat: ‘We could hold out for a couple of weeks until the allies arrive’
The Baltic country, one of the EU’s staunchest opponents of the Kremlin, is strengthening its military capabilities, while NATO increases its presence in the region
Russia leaves thousands of planes without GPS in northern Europe
Several NATO members accuse Moscow of deliberately jamming positioning signals
Estonian Prime Minister: ‘It’s a question of when they will start the next war’
Kaja Kallas calls for more investment in defense and believes that the EU must choose between ‘preparing to deter Russia or closing our eyes’
The attack on a Russian opponent in Vilnius raises fears of Kremlin infiltration in Baltic countries
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have been warning for years about Moscow’s attempts to destabilize these nations and persecute Russian citizens on their territory
The ‘war of monuments’ strains relations between Russia and Baltic republics to the limit
Kremlin propaganda links Nazism to purge of Soviet mark in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, where fears of Russian aggression mount
Russia puts leader of NATO member Estonia on a wanted list over removal of Soviet-era monuments
Estonia and fellow NATO members Latvia and Lithuania have pulled down monuments that are widely seen as an unwanted legacy of the Soviet occupation of those countries
Estonia, one of the first countries to introduce Christmas trees, celebrates the holiday
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Dec. 22 is the shortest day of the year and in Estonia, as in many parts of the world, trees covered with lights brighten up homes and town squares during the Winter Solstice and Christmas festivities afterward
Anchor of Chinese container vessel caused damage to Balticconnector gas pipeline, Finnish police say
Whether the pipeline damage was intentional, unintentional or caused by “bad seafaring” is subject of the next phase in the probe, officials said
Estonian PM Kaja Kallas faces calls to resign over husband’s business ties to Russia
The hardline anti-Kremlin politician has been dubbed ‘Europe’s New Iron Lady’ for her stance on the Ukraine war but is under pressure after a scandal erupted in the media
Medics on Ukraine’s front line: ‘It could be any one of us in their shoes. Everyone who comes to us is a hero’
EL PAÍS visits the network of medical stations that mark out the Zaporizhzhia front, where hundreds of wounded soldiers are operated on every day
Secretary General of Estonia’s Foreign Ministry: ‘Military battles will not end this war’
In an interview with EL PAÍS, Jonatan Vseviov explains that Ukraine’s allies must ‘make the cost of Russian aggression greater than the cost of its withdrawal’
Estonia’s pro-Ukraine prime minister Kallas wins reelection
The initial results mean the Reform Party is in a remarkably strong position to take a leading role in forming Estonia’s next government
Prime Minister Kaja Kallas’ Reform Party set to win in Estonia vote
National security in the wake of neighboring Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and socio-economic issues, particularly the rising cost of living, were main campaign themes
Ukraine outgunned 10 to 1 in massive artillery battle with Russia
Kyiv urgently requires ammunition as the Kremlin seeks a breakthrough on the eastern front, where Moscow is sending waves of infantry to deplete the defenders’ stocks of heavy shells
Nine NATO countries pledge to send heavy weapons to Ukraine
Pressure is mounting on Germany to unlock delivery of its Leopard 2 tanks while defense officials meet to discuss taking military aid to the next level
European Parliament declares Russia a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’
The resolution was overwhelmingly approved as Ukrainian authorities began evacuating the most vulnerable citizens from Kherson, where critical infrastructure has been damaged by retreating Russian forces
Estonia’s Defense Minister: ‘The border separating Russia from Estonia and other countries is the border of civilization’
Hanno Pevkur wants to see more international support for Kyiv, which is fighting for ‘the free world,’ despite the impact from the energy crisis