Russia, Estonia expel ambassadors amid 'destroyed' relations Russia and Estonia are expelling the ambassadors from each other’s countries in a tit-for-tat move The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023
Estonia says European nations should double defence expenditure European countries should double their defence expenditure because of Russia's war in Ukraine, Estonia's foreign minister said on Monday, adding that his own country planned to raise national defence spending to 3% of GDP. Reuters · Nov 28, 2022
Nato ally Estonia urges Rishi Sunak to increase UK defence spending Mr Sunak has not matched a pledge by his predecessor Liz Truss to boost defence spending from 2% to 3% of GDP by 2030. The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 190 of the invasion UN visit to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant goes ahead despite increased military activity in vicinity; Ukraine’s Kherson counteroffensive not stalled or failed, Zelenskiy adviser says The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022
Estonia aims to stop most Russians from entering country within weeks -minister Estonia aims to stop most Russians from entering the country within weeks, if possible acting in concert with its regional partners, Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu said on Wednesday. Reuters · Aug 31, 2022
EU countries torn over Russian tourist visa ban move Northern European Union countries are calling for a broad ban on tourist visas for Russian citizens The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022
Estonian visa cancellation has ordinary Russians worried Estonia this week will close its border to more than 50,000 Russians with previously issued visas, the first country in the European Union to do so, making it harder for ordinary Russians to enter EU. Reuters · Aug 16, 2022
Russian war in Ukraine bruises Baltics’ relations with China China’s refusal to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine played a role in Estonia’s decision to quit an Eastern European initiative that aimed to enhance relations with Beijing, the Baltic nation’s top diplomat said. Tribune News Service · Aug 13, 2022
Estonia to stop Russians from entering with Estonian-issued visas Estonia said on Thursday it will from next week prevent most Russians from entering the country with visas issued by Estonian authorities, cutting off a popular route into Europe's passport-free Schengen zone. Reuters · Aug 11, 2022