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Fire set at Ukrainian restaurant in Estonia: possible hate crime under investigation

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A fire was deliberately set at the Slava Ukraina restaurant in Tallinn, Estonia in the early hours of the morning. Authorities received a distress call at approximately 4:45 AM about a blaze at the establishment, located near Balti Jaam on Kopli Street. The restaurant, which occupies the ground floor of the Economy Hotel, suffered damage, but firefighters managed to contain the fire by 5:00 ... ...

Estonian defense expert: Russia’s military is overhyped in German media

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Estonian defense expert Rainer Saks has questioned the accuracy of claims made by the German newspaper Die Welt, which reported that Russia’s defense industry could fully replace military equipment lost in battles against Ukraine and even exceed production needs for the ongoing conflict. The article, citing German officials, also stated that Russia can recruit as many soldiers as it loses, ... ...

New U.S. sanctions hit Putin hard, Estonian experts report immediate effects

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Recent sanctions imposed by the United States against Russia have already made a notable impact, according to Estonian security and energy experts. Previously, the fear of rising oil prices prevented the implementation of such effective measures.The newly enacted sanctions target sensitive areas of Russia's economy. Energy expert Raivo Vare explains that the measures strike at Putin's "personal ... ...

Estonian expert: Ukraine captured such important people in Kursk that Russia wants quick swap

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Ukraine's military has managed to capture significant military personnel or officials in the Kursk region, sparking Russia's interest in arranging a swift exchange, writes Estonian security expert Rainer Saks. Ukraine's human rights ombudsman, who also oversees issues related to prisoners of war, reported that since the onset of the Kursk operation, Russia has repeatedly activated communication ... ...

Russian deserter: we had to walk over corpses, our feet sank through rotting bodies

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Katerina Gordeeva’s latest documentary "There's nothing human there" offers a stark and harrowing exploration of the Russian soldiers who deserted during the war in Ukraine. In this three-hour film, Gordeeva interviews individuals who, for various reasons, abandoned the battlefield. The result is a sobering, often unsettling portrayal of the realities of war and the moral complexities of ... ...

Estonian MP: there is probably panic in the Kremlin right now

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The rapid and, for many, unexpected successes of Syrian rebels have triggered widespread jubilation on social media. While justified, Estonian MP Raimond Kaljulaid urges caution when celebrating the potential downfall of Putin ally Bashar al-Assad. He warns that the collapse of Syria’s regime will inevitably bring new challenges, including for Europe and Ukraine. „Fate of the Syrian ... ...

Estonian Lieutenant Colonel: latest Russian attacks show that their leadership is morally collapsing

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Estonia’s Colonel-Lieutenant Toomas Väli has strongly condemned Russia’s ongoing military tactics in Ukraine, calling the country’s leadership “bandit-like.” “Russia’s actions on all fronts showcase the moral bankruptcy of its leadership,” Väli said to Õhtuleht, urging continued support for Ukraine in the face of ongoing ... ...

Ukrainian Expert: North Korea's involvement mainly threatens United States, South Korea and Japan

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Recent reports indicate that North Korea has dispatched its first group of soldiers to Russia, potentially to aid in the war against Ukraine. The South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) estimates that up to 12,000 North Korean troops may participate, trained in Russian military facilities and stationed in the Far East. While military experts express doubts about the effectiveness of ... ...