Russia Beefs Up Bases Near Finland’s Border
Tents, shelters for fighter jets and warehouses for military vehicles show increased Russian presence near one of NATO’s newest members.
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Russia Beefs Up Bases Near Finland’s Border
Tents, shelters for fighter jets and warehouses for military vehicles show increased Russian presence near one of NATO’s newest members.
EU ministers call for coordinated action on Russian ‘shadow fleet’ in Baltic Sea
Fleet of tankers sailing under flags of convenience estimated to carry up to 85% of Russia’s oil exportsCalls to step up and coordinate the interdiction of the unflagged Russian “shadow fleet” of oil tankers in the Baltic Sea were made this weekend bef…
Five people killed in mid-air helicopter collision in Finland
Two aircraft crashed just after noon on Saturday in wooded area near Eura airport in south-west of countryFive people were killed on Saturday when two helicopters collided and crashed in a wooded area near Eura airport in south-western Finland, police…
Estonia approves $3.2B defense spending spike, locks in 5.4 percent GDP target
“The government’s decision means that we are progressing faster than before in building up Estonia’s defence capabilities – that applies to the army, the air force, as well as the navy,” said Estonia’s Prime Minister Kristen Michal.
Weather tracker: Unseasonable warmth continues in eastern Europe
Heat spreads eastwards into the Baltics and western Russia, although colder air will sweep in by the weekendAfter a spell of record-breaking heat last week, eastern Europe and western parts of Russia will experience further unseasonable warmth in the n…
Weather tracker: Arctic air sends chill through eastern Europe
Cold spell will move south this week with temperatures about 5-10C below average from Russia to GermanyAfter a cold weekend in north-eastern Europe, chilly conditions are expected to spread southwards this week. This cold spell is due to a large area o…
Plea From the Baltics: As U.S. Pivots to Russia, ‘Where Are We Going?’
EXPERT INTERVIEW — When it comes to Europe’s “frontline states” that worry about aggression from Russia, the Baltic nations stand apart. They were under the control […] More
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Estonia pledges major investments in military AI
A new artificial intelligence strategy calls for upgrading Estonian Defence Force “digital infrastructure” and improving high-tech interoperability with NATO.
Citing Russian threat, Baltic and Polish defense ministers want out of anti-landmine treaty
“With this decision, we are sending a clear message: our countries are prepared and can use every necessary measure to defend our territory and freedom,” the joint statement reads.