In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Estonian World brings you the latest reactions from Estonia – one of the few NATO member states that is bordering with Russia.
Vladimir Putin's bloody war in Ukraine has shown that Russia and its rulers have not changed over the centuries. A maximally efficient and well-funded national defense is a means of making sure Estonia, its language, culture and people survive throughout the ages, MP Jaak Juske writes.
The Riigikogu's defense committee has unanimously decided to extend the term of Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Lieutenant General Martin Herem for an additional two years. While Herem was to stay in the position to December 2023 in any case, the changed security situation has prompted the extension, in the interests of stability.