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Former Estonia PM Talks Russia, Ukraine in Hearing for Top EU Foreign Policy Job

Kaja Kallas called for a robust and assertive EU foreign policy, including ensuring “victory” in Ukraine.

Estonia Wants to Ban Russian Residents From Voting

Various Estonian political parties since the Russian invasion of Ukraine have proposed excluding Russians and Belarusians from elections, fearing foreign...

Estonia Summons Russian Diplomat Over Border River Dispute

Estonian border guards accused their Russian counterparts of removing two dozen navigation buoys from the Narva River in May.

Estonia Increases Security Checks at Russian Border to Fight Sanctions Busting

Tallinn has said it suspects some of the goods declared for transit through Estonia and then Russia may be destined to remain in Russia.

Estonia Jails Russian Professor 6 Years for Spying

Vyacheslav Morozov was found guilty of gathering information about domestic and defense policy, which he shared with Russian intelligence services.

Baltic States to Disconnect From Russian Electric Grid in Early 2025

The three countries will join the Continental European grid in February after disconnecting from the Russian and Belarusian system, known as BRELL.

Estonia Approves Transfer of Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine

President Alar Karis said seized assets would only be used if the owner’s role in Russia’s war against Ukraine is “proven sufficiently.”

Estonia Says Russia Removed Buoys From Narva River Amid Border Dispute

The floating markers are used to prevent boats from accidentally straying into foreign waters.

Estonia Summons Russian Envoy Over Alleged GPS Jamming

"Russia's hybrid activities that disrupt our normal lives in Estonia and Europe must end," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.

Estonia Expels Russian Diplomat Over ‘Interference’ Claims

"The Russian embassy has interfered in the internal matters of Estonia in an unacceptable way," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.

Russia Bans Entry to 347 Citizens of Baltic States

The Foreign Ministry said the entry bans were a response to what it called the “hostile policy” of the three Baltic states toward Russia.

Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Estonian PM

Kallas appeared on Russia’s wanted list after she spoke in favor of dismantling a Soviet-era monument in the Estonian city of Narva.

Estonia Banishes Russian Orthodox Leader as ‘Security Risk’ – Police

Police said Metropolitan Eugene had repeatedly been asked to stop justifying Russia's invasion of Ukraine and defending the Kremlin.

Estonia Arrests Russian University Professor Suspected of Spying for Moscow

Vyacheslav Morozov was fired from the University of Tartu after police announced a criminal investigation against him had been launched.

Estonia Says Russia to Close Border Crossing for Renovations

Authorities in Tallinn said they had received an official note from Russia saying the Narva-Ivangorod crossing would close on Feb. 1.

Estonia Warns Citizens Against Travel to Russia Amid Possible Border Closure

The Baltic country said that it "could close its border crossing points temporarily at very short notice due to potential migration pressure" coming from...

Estonia, Lithuania Threaten Seizure of Russian Vehicles

All three Baltic states issued back-to-back entry bans this week for Russian-registered cars.

Estonia Bans Entry to Russian Vehicles

The decision followed European Commission clarifications on sanctions compliance that drew accusations of “racism” from Russian officials.

U.K., Germany Make First Joint Interception of Russian Aircraft Near NATO Airspace – Reports

The British and German air forces carried out their first joint interception of a Russian aircraft near NATO airspace.

To Reach Russian Audiences, Emigre Activists and Media Forced to Innovate

Exiled Russian activists are working hard to remain one step ahead of the Kremlin and relevant to their audiences.

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