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Estonia Releases Vessel Held on Suspicion of Smuggling After Inspection

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 · US News

STOCKHOLM, ‌Feb ​5 (Reuters) – Estonia’s ‌Tax ​and ‍Customs Board ​said ​on Thursday ⁠it had allowed ‌the seized Baltic ​Spirit cargo ‌vessel ‍to leave ⁠the port of ​Muuga…

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Russian-Installed Kherson Governor Accuses Ukraine of Killing 24 in New Year Drone Strike

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 · US News

MOSCOW, Jan 1 (Reuters) – The ‌Russian-installed ​governor of Ukraine’s ‌southern Kherson region on Thursday ​accused Ukraine of killing at least 24 people ‍in a drone ​strike on…

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Germany’s Merz: Ukraine Will Need Strong Army After Any Peace Deal

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 · US News

BERLIN (Reuters) -Ukraine will need strong armed forces and security guarantees after any peace deal with Russia is agreed and Kyiv should not be forced to surrender territory,…

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A New Rare-Earths Plant in Europe Shows How Tough Breaking China’s Grip Will Be

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025 · World News

Europe is trying to get itself on the global rare-earths map, and a new facility on Russia’s border is its opening bid. The city of Narva in Estonia,…

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Opinion | The ‘Human Right’ to Smoke in Prison

November 7, 2025November 8, 2025 · World News

If you want to see what a “living constitution” looks like, go to Europe. On Tuesday, in Vainik v. Estonia, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that…

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Lithuania in Talks With Rheinmetall for Second Investment Project, Presidential Advisor Says

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 · US News

VILNIUS (Reuters) -Lithuania is in talks with German defence conglomerate Rheinmetall for a second investment project, a Lithuanian presidential advisor said on Tuesday. (Reporting by Andrius Sytas, writing…

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As Russia Tests NATO’s Limits, Estonia’s Tech Scene Heats Up

October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 · Business

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, it came as little surprise to the  international community: leaders from various countries were warning weeks in advance that Vladimir Putin…

Read more As Russia Tests NATO’s Limits, Estonia’s Tech Scene Heats Up

Analysis-EU Scramble for Anti-Russia ‘Drone Wall’ Hits Political, Technical Hurdles

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 · US News

By Andrew Gray, Supantha Mukherjee and Max HunderBRUSSELS/STOCKHOLM/KYIV (Reuters) -Just hours after some 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace… Reuters Source link

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Estonian foreign minister expects further Russian provocations

October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 · World News

NATO reacted appropriately to Russia’s recent violations of Estonia’s airspace but should expect further disruptive actions from Moscow, according to the Baltic country’s foreign minister. “I’m really sure…

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Finland Lacks Jurisdiction in Baltic Sea Cable Breach Case, Court Says

October 2, 2025October 3, 2025 · US News

HELSINKI (Reuters) -A Finnish district court ruled on Friday that Finland does not have jurisdiction to prosecute the captain and two officers of the Eagle S oil tanker,…

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NATO to hold Article 4 talks after Russian jets detected over Estonia

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025 · World News

NATO countries plan to meet early next week to discuss the airspace violation by Russian fighter jets reported by Estonia, a spokesman for the alliance told dpa on…

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New Jersey man pleads guilty in smuggling scheme intended to aid Russia’s war effort

New Jersey man pleads guilty in smuggling scheme intended to aid Russia’s war effort

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 · Technology

NEW YORK (AP) — A New Jersey man who was among seven people charged with smuggling electronic components to aid Russia’s war effort pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy…

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At the Olympic beach volleyball venue, the Eiffel Tower stars in a très French show

At the Olympic beach volleyball venue, the Eiffel Tower stars in a très French show

August 6, 2024August 12, 2024 · Travel

PARIS (AP) — The biggest beach volleyball star at the Paris Olympics can’t set, spike or dive around the sand. But she sure is pretty. The Eiffel Tower…

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Zelenskyy offers Trump a tour of Ukraine’s front line

Zelenskyy offers Trump a tour of Ukraine’s front line

February 17, 2024February 17, 2024 · Politics

“This is Russia’s war against any rules at all,” Zelenskyy said, to applause from the auditorium, adding:” If you do not manage to act now, Putin will make…

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NATO front-runner Mark Rutte faces flak over low Dutch defense spending

NATO front-runner Mark Rutte faces flak over low Dutch defense spending

November 22, 2023November 23, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is emerging as the front-runner to be the new…

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‘External’ source suspected as Finland, Estonia gas, telecom link damaged

‘External’ source suspected as Finland, Estonia gas, telecom link damaged

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 · World News

Damage to undersea gas and telecommunications links comes just over a year after sabotage to Nord Stream gas pipeline. Damage to an undersea gas pipeline and telecommunications cable…

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Europe blinks amid calls to stop backing Ukraine 

Europe blinks amid calls to stop backing Ukraine 

September 21, 2023September 22, 2023 · Politics

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — Russian President Vladimir Putin has made little secret of his plan to keep up the…

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Top Russian official says British politicians now a legitimate military target

Top Russian official says British politicians now a legitimate military target

May 24, 2023May 31, 2023 · Politics

LONDON — British politicians are now a legitimate military target for Moscow, a senior Russian official said, after the U.K.’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly argued Ukraine has the right…

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Eyeball to eyeball: Estonia stares down Russia | CNN

Eyeball to eyeball: Estonia stares down Russia | CNN

May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 · Breaking News

Tallinn, Estonia CNN  —  In 2014, when Russia illegally annexed Crimea and began fomenting conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas region, there was a short phrase that captured the fear…

Read more Eyeball to eyeball: Estonia stares down Russia | CNN
Scouring the seas for Putin’s pipeline saboteurs

Scouring the seas for Putin’s pipeline saboteurs

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 · Politics

It’s an hour before dawn breaks over the North Sea. Aboard the KV Bergen, the officer of the watch is wide awake.  The 93-meter long Norwegian Navy Coast Guard…

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