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Estonia banned 261 Russians who fought in Ukraine from entering the country, saying those with combat experience and potential war-crime histories pose a security risk; officials say the move is the first step toward a Europe-wide visa ban on Russian veterans and has been welcomed by Ukraine as a security measure.
Authorities are investigating damage to a critical undersea telecommunications cable between Finland and Estonia in the Gulf of Finland, with Finnish authorities seizing a vessel suspected of causing the damage, and cooperation ongoing between Finnish and Estonian officials.
Estonia's spy chief states that Russia currently has no intention to attack Baltic countries or NATO, noting that Russia has adjusted its behavior in response to Western and NATO actions, and emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong defense and alliances to ensure regional security amidst ongoing tensions and hybrid threats.
Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that the country would respond with lethal force if Russian soldiers, referred to as 'little green men,' cross into Estonian territory again, citing past incidents and ongoing monitoring of border activities amid heightened tensions with Russia.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna warned that Russia's unmarked soldiers, known as 'little green men,' attempting to breach Estonia's border would be met with deadly force, signaling a strong stance amid ongoing border tensions with Russia.
Russian border guards briefly crossed into Estonian territory near Vasknarva, prompting increased patrols and diplomatic protests, amid heightened tensions and recent drone and airspace violations in Europe involving Russia and NATO.
Russian border guards crossed into Estonia without permission near Vasknarva, raising concerns but posing no security threat; Estonia seeks explanations from Russia amid increased border tensions.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth affirmed support for NATO allies and condemned incursions into NATO airspace during a call with Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur, praising European allies' quick response and promising close monitoring of the situation.
European allies, led by Poland and Estonia, have vowed to shoot down any Russian aircraft violating NATO airspace, amid recent incursions by Russian jets and drones, raising tensions and fears of escalation. NATO and its members are prepared to defend their territory, with some concerns over Russia's intentions and actions, while Russia denies the allegations and warns against provoking an arms race.
NATO accused Russia of violating airspace in Estonia and Poland, raising concerns of potential armed conflict, as Western officials called for serious security discussions and increased defense readiness at the UN Security Council.
The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting to address Russian fighter jet incursions into NATO member Estonia's airspace, which NATO and Estonia describe as brazen violations and a calculated escalation of Russia's war in Ukraine. Russia denies the violations, but NATO has responded with increased military presence and calls for political and economic pressure. The situation highlights escalating tensions between Russia and NATO countries, especially in Eastern Europe.
The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting to address Russian jet incursions over Estonia's airspace, with Estonia and Ukraine raising concerns about violations and international law, amid NATO and international responses.
Estonia is experiencing a severe opioid crisis driven by the emergence of highly potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, which have caused a surge in overdose deaths and highlight the challenges of drug policy and social marginalization. The country's history with fentanyl and ongoing struggles with drug demand and supply reflect broader issues that could threaten other European nations and the UK.
Russia has violated Nato airspace over Estonia, raising tensions in the region amid ongoing geopolitical concerns.
The Russian Defence Ministry stated that Russian fighter jets did not violate Estonian airspace, flying over neutral waters of the Baltic Sea en route to Kaliningrad, despite Estonia's claim of a 12-minute incursion by Russian jets. The Russian aircraft maintained compliance with international rules and did not deviate from their flight path.