Contents tagged with Estonia
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Estonia detains Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker 'Kiwala' for multiple safety violations and lack of flag
The Estonian Transport Department identified 40 violations on the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker, Kiwala, leading to its detention by Estonian authorities. The vessel has been barred from continuing its journey until the deficiencies are rectified. "We cannot allow the ship to proceed as maritime and environmental safety is not assured," stated Kristjan Truu, Director of the Maritime Service of the Estonian Transport Department.
Out of the 40 violations, 29 are deemed significant, with 23 …
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Estonia warns of EU's dilemma: Putin could gain frozen assets if Orban blocks Russia sanctions renewal
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has issued a stark warning, suggesting that the European Union might have to yield €240 billion of frozen assets to Russian President Vladimir Putin should Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban obstruct the renewal of sanctions against Russia in June, as reported by Spiegel.
Tsahkna called for a more resolute stance from European leaders towards Orban, signaling that Budapest's voting rights might be revoked to prevent fractures within the EU. He …
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Estonian President warns against ceding Eastern Ukraine to Russia, urges stronger military support
Speaking at the 8th Ukrainian Lunch event on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, organized by the Yalta European Strategy (YES) and the Viktor Pinchuk Foundation, President of Estonia, Alar Karis, has issued a stark warning that leaving Eastern Ukraine under Russian control could spell disaster for Europe. The European Union has already implemented 16 packages of sanctions against Russia, but Karis noted that there are still ways to circumvent these sanctions, demanding increased …
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Estonian court upholds ban on pro-Russian activist's residency over security concerns
In a recent ruling, the Administrative Court in Tallinn rejected the appeal of pro-Russian activist Zoia Paliamar against the annulment of her residency permit and the ban on her entry to the country. As a result, she is prohibited from entering the Schengen Zone for ten years, as reported by Estonian news outlet ERR. [
According to media sources, Paliamar argued that her complaint was based on freedom of expression and described her collaboration with pro-Russian "non-profit organizations" as …
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Estonian Intelligence: Russia grapples with artillery shortage
According to Estonian intelligence head Ants Kiviselg, Russian forces are encountering increasingly critical issues with artillery, their primary weapon on the battlefield. The appearance of North Korean artillery systems among Russian units on the front line indicates such problems, said the intelligence chief.
Col. Kiviselg noted that the Russian military is becoming more reliant on foreign weaponry.
Describing the current situation on the front lines, Kiviselg pointed out that while …
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Estonian company Frankenburg Technologies to test AI-driven anti-aircraft missiles in Ukraine
Estonian defense company Frankenburg Technologies is set to commence testing its proprietary anti-aircraft missiles in Ukraine in the new year, as reported by the news outlet ERR.
"This technology is promising, and we will begin testing it in Ukraine in the new year," Frankenburg Technologies CEO Kusti Salm told ERR. He noted that there are agreements in place for conducting experiments, and the company's technology has attracted considerable attention.
With a straightforward motto of "War- …
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Estonia announces new military aid package for Ukraine
Estonian authorities have finalized yet another military aid package for Ukraine, according to the country's Ministry of Defense. The package includes naval uniforms, surveillance devices, sights, ballistic protection, and various munitions.
Sourced from Estonia's military reserves, the aid package is tailored to meet Ukraine's needs without compromising Estonia's own defense capabilities, said Hanno Pevkur, the head of the Baltic state's defense ministry. He emphasized Kyiv's "persisting need …
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Estonia and Finland plan to close Gulf of Finland to Russian ships
Tallinn and Helsinki are intensifying their cooperation in maritime defense, focusing on developing specific plans to completely shut off the Baltic Sea to Russian ships if necessary, reports Helsingin Sanomat, citing Estonian Defense Forces Commander Major General Andrus Merilo.
"Military cooperation between Finland and Estonia is increasingly centered on naval defense, and the goal is to come up with concrete plans on how the neighboring countries can close the Gulf of Finland to Russian …
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New NATO military base launched in Southern Estonia near Russian border
Television and radio broadcaster ERR has reported the inauguration of a new military base, Reedo, in southern Estonia. The facility, located in the village of Juba near the town of Võru, consists of 14 buildings and can accommodate up to one thousand personnel.
According to ERR, the base will serve as a "rallying point for preparations in line with NATO's defensive plans." The site is strategically positioned just tens of kilometers from the Russian and Latvian borders, underscoring its …
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Estonia signals readiness to preemptively strike Russia to defend NATO
During an interview with the Estonian public broadcaster ERR, Estonian General Vahur Karus has stated that Estonia is ready to strike Russian territory if Moscow shows signs of preparing for an attack on NATO.
"Our capability to neutralize the enemy on its own territory is crucial," General Karus emphasized, pointing to a new strategy where waiting to be attacked first is no longer an option.
Before the full-scale war in Ukraine, Estonia's strategy was to hold off any Russian aggression for 10 …