‘Investing In Our Own Freedom’: Estonian Official Talks NATO Member’s Defence Outlook, Collaboration With India – Interview
Tuesday, 3 June 2025 In an exclusive interview with award-winning Indian defence and strategic affairs journalist Ashish Singh, Mr. Kaimo Kuusk, the Permanent General Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defence, discusses Estonia's substantial increase in defence spending and the strategic priorities underpinning this significant...
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said he is confident NATO allies will commit to Donald Trump’s bold demand of raising defence spending to 5% of GDP. Speaking after a high-stakes meeting in Brussels, Hegseth noted there was near-consensus among member states, with many already surpassing the...
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas issued a fiery warning to Vladimir Putin after reports of Russian strikes hitting EU offices in Kyiv. Condemning the attack as a direct assault on European institutions and peace efforts, Kallas accused Moscow of deliberately sabotaging any chance of negotiations. The bombing, which shook Ukraine’s capital, has sparked outrage across Europe and fueled calls for stronger sanctions and military support for Kyiv.
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A Ukrainian military drone has reportedly crashed in Estonia, a NATO member state, sparking fresh tensions in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The incident has raised urgent questions about whether it was a misfire, technical failure, or a deliberate strike. With NATO on high alert and Russia closely watching, the crash threatens to escalate the already volatile conflict. Analysts warn this could complicate Ukraine’s relations with its Western allies while giving Moscow fresh leverage. The situation remains fluid as investigations continue.
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'Putin needs war to stay in power', Estonia’s PM Kristen Michal tells Euronews
Estonia’s prime minister believes that Russia will continue to be a threat as long as Vladimir Putin remains in power. In an interview with Euronews, Kristen Michal explained that ending the war would oblige the Russian president to face difficult questions from his own people.
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The United States has approved an $825 million arms package for Ukraine, marking its hardest response yet to Russia’s brutal strike on Kyiv that killed 19 civilians, including four children. The deal, announced by the Trump administration, includes 3,350 extended-range missiles, GPS systems, spare parts, and training support. Funding will be shared between NATO allies Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway, alongside U.S. foreign financing. Officials declared the sale a vital step to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses while signaling Washington’s resolve against Moscow’s escalating war. The move follows two July deals totaling over $650 million in aid, covering armored vehicles, air defense, and artillery support. With peace talks collapsing after Trump’s Alaska meeting with Putin, this deal underscores a shift from negotiations to hard power. Ukrainian President Zelensky warned that Putin “breaks every promise” and only responds with missiles, as the U.S. arms Kyiv for a long and dangerous war.
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The prospect of a Putin-Zelensky peace summit has collapsed into chaos following Russia’s devastating strike on Kyiv that killed 19 people, including four children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared there would be “no summit, only blood, missiles and broken promises,” while Ukraine retaliated with drone attacks on Russian oil refineries. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz bluntly confirmed there would “obviously” be no summit despite Donald Trump’s dramatic push after his Alaska meeting with Putin. Moscow insists talks can only happen after “tangible progress,” something Kyiv and NATO allies reject outright. The collapse highlights the crumbling state of diplomacy in Europe, where leaders now openly prepare for wider war. Trump had hoped to position himself as a peacemaker, but European officials dismissed his roadmap as unrealistic. With NATO deployments looming and Russia warning of escalation, the world faces a dangerous new turning point.
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NATO Chief Mark Rutte, has delivered a stark warning to the West after Russia’s latest deadly strikes on Kiev. Speaking in Brussels, Rutte declared: “We cannot be naive about Russia,” emphasizing that Moscow remains an existential threat to European security. His words come as Ukrainian officials report heavy damage from missile and drone barrages across the capital, killing civilians and crippling infrastructure. Rutte, set to take over NATO leadership, is pushing allies to maintain unity and step up military support for Ukraine, warning that hesitation only strengthens the Kremlin. The statement signals a hardening Western stance amid growing concerns that Russia is expanding its long war strategy while testing NATO’s resolve. With Ukraine’s battlefield struggles and internal political rifts in Europe and the US, Rutte’s message is clear: NATO cannot afford illusions when facing Moscow’s aggression.
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Russia has escalated tensions by bombing the Turkish-built Bayraktar drone factory in Kyiv, dragging NATO-member Turkey deeper into the Ukraine war. Two missiles struck the nearly completed facility, causing severe damage, according to Kyiv city council member Igor Zinkevich. The Baykar factory was designed to produce Bayraktar combat drones, widely used by Ukraine against Russian forces. Despite earlier strikes, Baykar had invested millions and trained staff for production. Moscow’s attack underscores its strategy to Cripple Ukraine’s drone industry as the war intensifies.
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Tensions between Washington and Moscow are escalating as U.S. jets intercepted a Russian IL-20 “Coot” spy plane near Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone. NORAD scrambled an E-3 Sentry, F-16 fighters, and a KC-135 tanker to monitor the aircraft, marking the fourth Russian reconnaissance flight in a week. Though Moscow’s planes remained in international airspace, repeated incursions follow Putin’s recent meeting with Trump, fueling speculation of deliberate provocations. With rising hostilities, analysts warn the standoff could spiral toward a World War 3 flashpoint.
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Everyone, including Spain, should reach 5% defence spending, Estonia's prime minister tells Euronews
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kristen Michal urged all NATO members, including Spain,..
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Defence spend to 5% of GDP, Ukraine, Russia: The key takeaways from the NATO summit
The summit ended with a commitment to spend 5% of GDP on defence - more than double the current target of..
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Europeans broadly in favour of upping national defence budgets, major survey finds
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