Estonia’s language and culture are becoming battlegrounds for independence from Putin’s Russia
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are once again feeling under threat from their larger neighbour, Russia. Throughout the 20th century the Baltic states had to fight Russia for their very existence. Now the legacy of this recent history looms large over contemporary regional geopolitics.

NATO, Russia and Baltic Sea

NATO Beefs Up Baltic Presence With Extra Ships Amid Russia Threat
Russian-linked ships are suspected of sabotage in the Baltic Sea. Some say it may be just the beginning
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Finland to host NATO Baltic summit, address Russia’s 'shadow fleet' sabotage threats
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NATO’s Estonia deploys warship to Baltic Sea after Russia allegedly cut another undersea cable
NATO member Estonia has deployed a naval warship to defend its underwater power cables after a Russian vessel allegedly cut one of the wires in yet another act of sabotage against the allied nations.
Germany calls for new sanctions on Russia's dark fleet that is 'damaging major undersea cables' nearly every month
Finland said last week it detained a ship that may be from Russia's shadow fleet of oil tankers as part of a probe into a damaged undersea cable.
The West found a miles-long piece of evidence backing its claim Russia is purposely cutting undersea cables
Finnish officials say Russia's "shadow fleet" is sabotaging vital undersa internet cables.
Tensions with Russia rise amid power line sabotage
Russia’s connection to the rupture of an undersea cable between Finland and Estonia is raising a new bevy of fears over the sabotage of critical power lines. The new incidents come as tensions
Estonia deploys ship into Baltic Sea after Russia suspected of undersea cable sabotage
NATO member Estonia has deployed a naval warship to defend its underwater power cables after a Russian vessel allegedly cut one of the wires in yet another act of sabotage against the allied nations.
Finland seizes ship tied to Russia in ruptured cable probe
A vessel delivering oil for Russia was detained by Finland authorities on Thursday in connection with an undersea cable cutting incident that disconnected electricity to Estonia.
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Estonia fortifies its air border with Russia
Estonia will receive the US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) in the coming weeks, said the Baltic nation's defense minister, NATO member Hanno Pevkur. The defense minister of the Baltic country,
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Estonia’s FM condemns Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna responded to the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, pointing out that there is no indication that Russia seeks peace. — Ukrinform.
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Energy chief: Estonia must invest in nuclear power for a future-proof grid
The cornerstone of Estonia's economy is a reliable, clean, and affordable electricity supply, something which requires wise investment decisions from the state, Sandor Liive, former Eesti Energia CEO,
Is Russia's 'shadow fleet' attacking Western infrastructure?
Maybe you've heard of the "hybrid war" — Russian-sponsored attacks on European infrastructure, apparently designed to undermine support for Ukraine. Now the maritime equivalent is emerging: the "shadow fleet."