Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna says the threat to NATO countries will persist as long as Russia continues its war against Ukraine.
Estonian Foreign Minister Urges Stronger Pressure on Russia After Latest Strike on Ukraine
NATO, Ukraine and Israel leaders honour Lindsey Graham's ally-first legacy
NATO allies and Ukraine paid tribute to US Sen Lindsey Graham as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic ties.
NATO's new defense-spending methodology allows countries to inflate headline figures by counting non-military investments like infrastructure and aid, enabling politicians to claim higher spending percentages while actual military investment grows slower than reported.
Following Russia's massive July 2 strikes on Kyiv, EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas announced intensified sanctions against Moscow and increased military aid, including air defence support, stating stronger civilian attacks warrant stronger economic pressure.
Why the EU Plans to Ban Entry for Anyone Who Fought for Russia
Estonian Foreign Minister warns that Putin exploits escalation fears and false diplomatic hopes to divide Western unity, while Europe should support Ukraine as a security provider rather than serve as neutral mediator.
EU leaders disagreed on establishing diplomatic channels with Moscow as Ukraine war continues, with some supporting Council President Costa's proposed backchannel while others, including Germany, cautioned against premature decisions on EU representation in potential negotiations.
Margus Tsahkna: The cost of aggression must rise for Russia every day
NB8 supports Ukraine's NATO and EU membership, backing its Euro-Atlantic integration path.
Statement On Situation Between Hezbollah And Israel
Twelve Nordic and European nations urged the EU to block Russian tourists, citing a 14 percent surge in Schengen visas issued to Russian citizens in 2025 despite ongoing Ukraine conflict, demanding unified legislation and military screening mechanisms.
Estonian tech startups in AI, cybersecurity, and medicine seek Indian partnerships to access its massive market, with Latitude59 conference planning an India event next year to strengthen bilateral economic collaboration between the two nations.
Russian jamming blamed after Nato jet downs Ukrainian drone over Estonia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte proposed Estonia's initiative for allies to commit 0.25% of their GDP annually to Ukraine's military support, addressing Russia's persistent threat and strengthening long-term defense assistance.
NATO Secretary General Rutte presented Estonia's proposal for NATO members to commit 0.25% annual GDP toward long-term Ukrainian military support, emphasizing sustained funding demonstrates political unity against prolonged Russian aggression.
Latvia shot down a drone due to Russian electronic warfare, fueling concerns of the Ukraine war spreading.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican foreign policy advocate who championed NATO, Ukraine, and Israel, died after visiting Ukraine ten times since Russia's 2022 invasion, earning tributes from global leaders praising his trans-Atlantic commitment.
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy unite to honor Lindsey Graham after his death as a friend and advocate of trans-Atlantic relations.
President Trump concluded an erratic NATO summit in Ankara by threatening to withdraw U.S. troops from Europe and escalating Iran tensions, overshadowing alliance unity messaging and diverting attention from Ukraine defense priorities.
UK MPs urge ministers to stop broadcasting Russian cartoon Masha and the Bear due to alleged propaganda content.
Estonia's foreign minister says Ukrainian drones straying into NATO territory represent an acceptable cost for degrading Russia's energy infrastructure and economy, which analysts estimate has reduced Russian refining capacity by over twenty percent.
Seek cover: US gives advice to its citizens in Russia amid drone attacks on Moscow
An opinion piece argues the EU should ban all Russian tourist visas, citing 477,878 Schengen visas issued in 2025 despite Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine, as tourist spending creates business lobbies opposing sanctions.
Ukraine's foreign minister invited Slovenia's counterpart to visit Ukraine during their first phone conversation.
The European Union excluded alumina from its twenty-first sanctions package against Russia, allowing continued exports of the aluminum oxide material despite broader restrictions aimed at constraining Moscow's industrial capacity during the ongoing conflict.
Europe, US Rally Behind Ukraine’s Ceasefire Offer, Urge Russia to Accept
NATO's military chief urged Britain to accelerate defence spending delivery, expressing frustration with empty pledges. Prime Minister Starmer weighs tax increases to fund a 15-18 billion pound Defence Investment Plan, targeting 3.5 percent GDP spending by 2035.
Ukrainian drones have repeatedly strayed into Baltic airspace, causing tensions between NATO allies and Russia, with officials blaming Russian jamming while investigating whether Moscow deliberately redirects them toward NATO territory.
Estonian foreign minister says Russia deliberately directs Ukrainian drones into NATO airspace
Estonian foreign minister: Russia deliberately directs Ukrainian drones into NATO airspace
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned that Ukrainian drone incursions over NATO territory since March could trigger uncontrollable military escalation between NATO and Russia without direct diplomatic dialogue, contrasting sharply with other NATO leaders who support Ukrainian drone operations.
Estonia's foreign minister congratulates Mirzoyan on his reappointment as Armenia's foreign minister.
The European Union approved its largest cyber sanctions package against Russia, targeting eight individuals and four entities for cyberattacks harming member states' economies and infrastructure, while also sanctioning Russian intelligence officers and tech companies enabling state repression.
Senator Lindsey Graham, who died at 71, championed American military intervention for democracy globally for three decades, serving as a bridge between Trump's isolationism and traditional alliances, particularly defending Ukraine until his unexpected death.
Baltic states summon Russian envoys over false deportation claims
UK lawmakers urge government to stop airing Masha and the Bear, citing it as a Russian "soft power" tool.
NATO establishes a new command hub in Estonia to bolster its eastern flank and enhance defense operations.
Estland's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna says Russia is now in a weaker position.
EU leaders disagreed at a Brussels summit over opening direct diplomatic channels with Moscow, with Council President António Costa pushing for contact to protect European interests in potential Ukraine peace negotiations while Germany and France insisted Ukraine remain central.
Estonia demands EU alumina embargo and armed forces entry bans to pressure Russia.
Finnish politician Armando Mema urged the EU to restore Russian energy imports to ease supply pressures, despite sanctions from the Ukraine conflict, arguing that increased Russian energy could help Europe's struggling economy and energy security amid transition challenges.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Estonia to attend Nordic-Baltic summit
Putin’s invisible front: Drones, sabotage, and hybrid warfare test Europe
NATO's military chief criticized Britain and allies for slow defense spending delivery, urging faster equipment procurement to meet security threats, as Prime Minister Starmer considers tax increases to fund a 3.5 percent GDP defense pledge by 2035.
Lavrov: New NATO-like military alliance in Asia poses threat to Russia, Moscow calls for emergency Security Council meeting
Russia is directing Ukrainian drones into NATO territory, Estonian foreign minister says
Estonia's defense minister claims the country is better prepared for Russian aggression than NATO as a whole due to its conscription system and reserve forces.