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Estonia warns Europe against falling for Putin’s peace bait

Russian President Vladimir Putin is attempting to drag European nations into peace negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine—but not because he actually wants to end the conflict, according to Estonia’s top diplomat.

25 May 2026-17:00
Lithuania closes airspace after drone intrusion triggers NATO response

Lithuania temporarily closed its airspace for several hours after a drone violated its territory, triggering an air defence alert and widespread security disruptions across the country.

20 May 2026-17:06
Estonia says Nato jet shot down drone over its territory

Estonia has said a Nato fighter jet shot down a drone, which it suspects was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming, over its territory.

19 May 2026-23:34
Stray Ukrainian drone intercepted by NATO fighter in Estonia

For the first time, a NATO fighter jet shot down what is thought to be a stray Ukrainian drone over the Baltic nation; Ukraine apologized for the “unintended incident,” and Russia warned of possible retaliation.

19 May 2026-19:06
NATO jet shoots down Ukrainian drone in Estonia

A NATO military jet intercepted and shot down a drone of apparent Ukrainian origin over Estonia on Tuesday, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur told local news outlet Delfi. The incident marks the latest in a troubling wave of airspace violations across Baltic nations bordering Russia.

19 May 2026-14:23
Mystery drone crash in Lithuania raises baltic airspace alarm amid NATO scramble

A suspected Ukrainian military drone has been found crashed in Lithuania, according to the country’s National Crisis Management Centre, as concerns grow over repeated airspace violations across the Baltic region.

18 May 2026-11:07
Türkiye's ARCA Defense set to establish ammunition factory in Estonia

07 May 2026-15:58
Estonia to build a €7m drone testing lab

Estonia is set to establish a state-of-the-art drone testing facility, known as the Estonian Drone Sandbox, with an investment of €7 million.

05 May 2026-14:05
What is Spring Storm 2026 and why are over 20 countries taking part in the Estonia drills

Spring Storm 2026 has officially begun in Estonia, bringing together troops from more than 20 countries in one of the largest multinational military exercises in the Baltic region.

05 May 2026-12:08
Spring Storm 2026 drills kick off in Estonia with over 20 countries

The large-scale military exercises Spring Storm 2026 have commenced in Estonia and are set to continue for nearly a month.

04 May 2026-23:42