Section: Estonia
Ukrainian, Baltic prime ministers meet in Riga
At the meeting of the prime ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine that took place in Riga today, Taavi Rõivas said that even though seemingly the ceasefire holds, the conflict in Ukraine is far from over and the attention of the international community on Ukraine must continue. …read more Source:...
NATO considers sending battalion size units to Baltics, Poland
NATO allies are discussing stationing more troops in Eastern Europe to deter Moscow in wake of aggression in Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reports. …read more Source:...
Growing home guard needs more resources, says officer
The Estonian Defense League, a voluntary home guard, has seen the number of new recruits increase since the Ukraine crisis began. The institution is aiming to increase its numbers to 30,000, double the current participation. …read more Source:...
Estonian special forces to train Ukrainian soldiers
Estonian Defense Force members, along with troops from allied nations, will begin teaching Ukrainian soldiers this fall. …read more Source:...
Ilves: Russia’s activities in Syria challenge Europe
Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, who is on a working visit to the United States, said in Washington that Russia’s interference in the civil war in Syria has forced European countries to face complicated foreign policy choices, considering that the currents actions are against the backdrop of Russian aggression in East Ukraine and...
Estonian court approves Ukraine separatist fighter extradition
Harju County Court ruled that Vladimir Poljakov, 34, can be extradited to Ukraine to face terrorism charges for fighting on the side of the separatist forces. …read more Source:...
Estonian court green lights Ukraine separatist fighter extradition
Harju County Court ruled that Vladimir Poljakov, 34, can be extradited to Ukraine to face terrorism charges for fighting on the side of the separatist forces. …read more Source:...
Ukrainian sanctions include two Estonian journalists
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has expanded a list of sanctions against Russian companies and individuals, including two Estonian journalists, who work in the local Russian-language media, Marianna Tarassenko and Andrei Babin. …read more Source:...
Russia constructing large military base near Ukrainian border
According to Reuters, Russia is setting up a large military base near the Ukrainian-Russian border, which could indicate that Russia is preparing for a long drawn-out conflict in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:...
European Parliament demands immediate release of Kohver; Toom abstains
MEPs urged Russia to release the abducted Estonian official Eston Kohver, and two Ukrainians arrested by Russia in Crimea. …read more Source:...
