20.03.26 NEWS ... Combat intensity in Ukraine has risen sharply with the start of a Russian spring offensive, Defense Forces Intelligence Center chief Colonel Ants Kiviselg said, as evidenced by both a rise in airstrikes and in Russian casualties.

18.03.26 NEWS ... Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform) said a large explosion at a Russian military base in Pskov, near Estonia, was likely a fuel depot.

13.03.26 NEWS ... Russia is expending air defense missiles faster than it can produce them and so needs to choose which strategic targets to protect, said Gert Kaju, head of the Defense Readiness Department at the Estonian Ministry of Defense.

11.03.26 NEWS ... The Riigikogu (Estonian parliament) has approved a law ratifying the convention to establish an International Claims Commission for Ukraine.

11.03.26 NEWS ... In Canberra, Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna discussed the threat posed by Russian fighters, the need to establish a special tribunal to hold Russia accountable and cooperation to continue supporting Ukraine.

11.03.26 NEWS ... Estonia is among 22 countries that have sent a joint appeal to the director of the Venice Biennale, calling for Russia's participation in this year's event to be reconsidered.

10.03.26 NEWS ... Estonia and several other countries are preparing to issue a joint statement to condemn Russia's participation in the Venice Art Biennale, Minister of Culture Heidy Purga (Reform) said.

06.03.26 NEWS ... February was relatively successful for the Ukraine militarily, as for the first time since 2023, it took back more territory from Russian forces than it lost, said Col. Ants Kiviselg, head of the Defense Forces Intelligence Center.

05.03.26 NEWS ... A new study finds Ukrainian refugee kids who began learning Estonian in school in 2022 caught up quickly to their local non-native speaking peers, even starting from scratch.

05.03.26 NEWS ... Estonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said weapons that could help Ukraine are now being used in the Middle East and that Kyiv's allies need to help keep focus on the full-scale invasion.

04.03.26 NEWS ... Estonia has signed a cooperation agreement with Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine to combat corruption, including the misuse of EU funds during Ukraine's reconstruction.

03.03.26 NEWS ... The Estonian delegation is boycotting the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympic games in Cortina this Friday due to the inclusion of athletes from Russia and Belarus, who will compete under their national flags.

27.02.26 NEWS ... In stark contrast to Russian expectations of a walkover in February 2022, the full-scale invasion, the largest conflict in Europe since World War II, has turned out to be one of the slowest-moving military campaigns in history, the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) Intelligence Center has stated in an overview.

26.02.26 NEWS ... Europe's support for Ukraine has been steady, though often slower than hoped, Estonia's ambassador to NATO, Jüri Luik, has said. Still, the alliance and the European Union have become increasingly committed to aiding Ukraine.

25.02.26 NEWS ... Mstyslav Chernov 's documentary "2,000 Meters to Andriivka" is now streaming on ERR's Jupiter service. The film follows a Ukrainian platoon on their mission to traverse one mile of heavily fortified forest and liberate a strategic village from Russian occupation,

24.02.26 NEWS ... Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Estonia on its Independence Day on Tuesday while Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) was in Kyiv on an official visit.

24.02.26 NEWS ... Estonia will provide €11 million of military assistance to help Ukraine buy air defence weapons and ammunition, Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said during a visit to Kyiv on Tuesday to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

24.02.26 NEWS ... While February 24 is Estonia's birthday, it also carries a painful meaning as the anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200).

23.02.26 NEWS ... Ukrainians living in Estonia marked the fourth anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion on Sunday with a rally and march through Tallinn's Old Town.

21.02.26 NEWS ... On Saturday, February 28, a special screening of the film "Fatigued" will take place at Tallinn's Sõprus Cinema (Kino Sõprus). "Fatigued" tells the story of Ukrainian war veterans who carry not only physical wounds but also the invisible scars of post-traumatic stress disorder.

21.02.26 NEWS ... Estonian law enforcement agencies are continuing to work with their Ukrainian counterparts to fight international phone scammers. Their investigations are complicated, however, by the ongoing war and global nature of criminal networks.

20.02.26 NEWS ... Restrictions on Starlink and Telegram have disrupted Russian command and slowed operations in Ukraine, Estonian military intelligence said Friday.

20.02.26 NEWS ... Estonia's Paralympics governing body's officials will not be attending any official ceremonies at the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, Delfi reported.

20.02.26 NEWS ... Ukrainian athletes competing at the ongoing Milano Cortina Winter Olympics have expressed their revulsion at having to compete alongside competitors from aggressor states, meaning Russia and Belarus.

19.02.26 NEWS ... Tallinn has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ukrainian city Lviv establishing a framework for cooperation in civil protection, crisis preparedness and the development of community resilience.

19.02.26 NEWS ... The Paralympic Games decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate is "disgraceful" and a "blatant double standard," Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said on Thursday.

17.02.26 NEWS ... The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recently shown weakness and even evidence of taking orders from elsewhere, top Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk said.

16.02.26 NEWS ... Russia's small progress in its invasion of Ukraine has been hampered by disruptions to the Starlink satellite-based internet system, General (Retd) Neeme Väli noted.

14.02.26 NEWS ... Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych, who was disqualified from the Winter Olympics for wearing a helmet honoring athletes killed in the war, spoke at a dinner in Munich on Friday hosted by Estonian Olympic Committee President Kersti Kaljulaid.

13.02.26 NEWS ... Last week, Russia launched a record number of air strikes, targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure in an effort to capitalize on the cold weather, said Col. Ants Kiviselg, head of the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Intelligence Center.

12.02.26 NEWS ... The Estonian Refugee Council is organizing a winter swimming challenge in support of Ukraine to raise awareness of the extreme conditions people are facing and collect donations to support those affected.

11.02.26 NEWS ... Estonian foreign policy is and must always be unified and on message, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jonatan Vseviov said.

10.02.26 NEWS ... Russia does not intend to attack Estonia or other NATO countries militarily this year, according to the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service's annual report. However, Russia is increasing its armed forces, restoring strategic ammunition reserves and forming large-scale drone units.

09.02.26 NEWS ... Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna told ERR that if President Alar Karis has proposals to change Estonia's foreign policy, they should not be made through the media, especially not on the international stage, but rather discussed at the table. So far, the president has not done so.

09.02.26 NEWS ... Ukraine will open 10 weapons export centers in Europe in 2026, including in the Baltic and Nordic countries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday.

09.02.26 NEWS ... Member of European Parliament Gen. (ret.) Riho Terras said diplomatic efforts for peace in Ukraine are struggling to make ground and diminished the idea of an EU envoy at the talks.

07.02.26 NEWS ... Riigikogu opposition parties believe the ruling coalition is criticizing President Alar Karis' statements on Ukraine primarily because they do not want him to continue as president. The Reform Party refuted that claim.

06.02.26 NEWS ... Director Merle Karusoo, whose documentary theater centers on Ukrainian veterans, warns that war fatigue isn't neutral; it's acceptance of a possible Ukrainian defeat.

06.02.26 NEWS ... This week, Estonia banned a further 1,073 combatants who fought for Russia in its war against Ukraine from entering the Schengen zone.

06.02.26 NEWS ... Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv this week, where they agreed that sustained pressure and isolation of Russia are the only way to secure a just and lasting peace.

06.02.26 NEWS ... On Friday (February 6), the Estonian foreign ministry summoned the Russian Embassy's chargé d'affaires ad interim to deliver a diplomatic note informing them Estonia will close two of its border crossing points to night-time traffic.

06.02.26 NEWS ... The first Estonian-funded mobile crisis center was opened in Kyiv on Thursday to help residents facing blackouts caused by repeated Russian missile attacks during the coldest winter for 16 years.

05.02.26 NEWS ... Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) this week officially opened two completed construction projects in Ukraine's Zhytomyr region: a bomb shelter for at-risk children and housing for internally displaced persons (IDPs).

05.02.26 NEWS ... Prime Minister Kristen Michal said Tuesday that President Alar Karis' idea of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia clashes with Estonia's core values and longstanding support.

04.02.26 NEWS ... Estonian President Alar Karis and Latvian PM Evika Siliņa have called for a special European envoy to participate in talks with the Kremlin on ending the war in Ukraine, Euronews reports. Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) strongly rejects the idea.

04.02.26 NEWS ... Tallinn has sent dozens of electric generators and portable heaters to Ukraine. To speed up the delivery, Tallinn City Government chose to send items from the city's strategic reserves.

03.02.26 NEWS ... A total of 28 Estonian football clubs have sent a joint letter to UEFA calling for an end to "solidarity funds" paid by the organization to Russian clubs.

03.02.26 NEWS ... France's Minister for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad defended President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion to restarted communcation with Russia, saying Europe should have a seat at the table and can be a great power.

03.02.26 NEWS ... Police have initiated over 1,000 misdemeanor proceedings for the public display of banned symbols of aggression since April 2022, when the new law was introduced. But one lawyer says the law has caused more problems than it solves.

02.02.26 NEWS ... The bitterly cold weather in Ukraine, which has seen temperatures plunge to below –20 degrees Celsius, does not give either side an advantage on the battlefield, said Defense Forces Division staff officer Maj. Taavi Liias.