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The UN plans to provide Ukraine with a record amount of aid during the year

The UN has approved a plan to raise more than $2. 6 billion to help Ukrainians in 2025. The humanitarian needs plan has been discussed with the UN leadership and includes programs for demining the territory.

Society • January 16, 12:10 PM • 89723 views

The next aid package from Estonia will arrive in the first half of 2025

Estonia will provide Ukraine with another military aid package of 0. 25% of GDP in the first half of 2025. The Estonian Foreign Minister confirmed that support for the country continues to grow.

War • January 14, 07:18 PM • 61430 views

Full membership in NATO and the EU will bring stability not only to Ukraine but to the whole of Europe - Estonian Foreign Minister

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tähkna said that Ukraine's full membership in the EU and NATO would ensure the stability of the whole of Europe. He emphasized the need for investment in Ukraine's defense industry and economy.

War • January 14, 06:54 PM • 33384 views

“This is a real proof of the changing realities of Russian aggression": Sibiga on the captured DPRK military

Minister Sibiga spoke about the difficulties of capturing North Korean soldiers because of their tendency to commit suicide. This is the first time that the DPRK military has participated in combat operations in Europe.

War • January 14, 06:07 PM • 25744 views

Damage found on another cable in the Baltic Sea

Another power cable with anchor marks was found damaged in the Baltic Sea. Sweden's Defense Minister confirmed that this is the third damaged cable after the incident with the Yi Peng 3.

News of the World • January 14, 07:00 AM • 27746 views

Estonia to ban keeping chickens in cages

Starting in 2035, Estonia will ban the keeping of chickens in cages, which will require significant investments from businesses. Producers will have to spend between 50 and 60 euros per chicken to re-equip poultry houses.

News of the World • January 13, 01:20 PM • 21728 views

Sweden sends warships to the Baltic Sea: what's going on?

Sweden is sending three warships and a reconnaissance aircraft to a new NATO mission in the Baltic Sea. The mission is aimed at protecting submarine cables.

News of the World • January 12, 10:54 PM • 28605 views

EU Foreign Ministers to meet in Brussels to discuss lifting sanctions on Syria - Kallas

EU foreign ministers will meet in Brussels at the end of January to discuss the lifting of sanctions against Syria. This was announced by Kaja Kallas during her visit to Saudi Arabia.

News of the World • January 12, 12:48 PM • 30080 views

More than 50 vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet” belong to Dubai companies - Yle

The Eagle S ship that damaged the Estlink 2 electric cable belongs to a Dubai-based company. It was discovered that 55 vessels of the Russian “shadow fleet” are registered in Dubai.

War • January 12, 02:04 AM • 56856 views

Ukraine's youth hockey team starts with a crushing victory over Estonia

At the start of the World Ice Hockey Championship in Division 1B, the Ukrainian national team defeated the tournament hosts with a score of 8:1. The Ukrainian national team will play its next match on January 12 against Poland.

Sports • January 11, 10:40 PM • 31258 views

F***ing idiot, the empire is gone: Johnson speaks out sharply about Putin's ambitions

The former British prime minister called Putin a dirty word because of his imperial ambitions for Ukraine and the Baltic states. Johnson said that Russia is no longer an empire, and this needs to be realized.

War • January 11, 04:25 PM • 48485 views

A new territorial defense division is being formed in Germany: what is known

Germany is creating a fourth division within the Army to protect critical infrastructure. The new unit will include 6 terror defense regiments with a total of 6,000 personnel.

News of the World • January 11, 01:44 PM • 30050 views

NATO deploys ships to strengthen protection of Baltic Sea infrastructure

NATO is stepping up technical surveillance in the Baltic Sea region after an incident involving damaged submarine cables. Two ships have already been deployed to protect the infrastructure.

Politics • January 11, 04:07 AM • 52600 views

Russia's shadow fleet: Sanctions circumvention, environmental threats and war financing

Russia uses more than 1,000 vessels to circumvent sanctions, which is 17% of the world's oil tanker fleet. The shadow fleet has brought Russia more profit than Ukraine has received in international aid since the beginning of the war.

War • January 10, 05:45 PM • 242178 views

NATO to reject Trump's 5% defense spending proposal - Reuters

NATO countries will not agree to Trump's proposal to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. A compromise decision of about 3% of GDP is expected at the summit in The Hague in June.

News of the World • January 10, 02:06 PM • 27937 views

Finland declares tanker that damaged submarine cables unseaworthy

The Finnish authorities have discovered 32 technical malfunctions on the Eagle S tanker carrying Russian oil. The vessel remains under arrest on suspicion of damaging the submarine cable between Finland and Estonia.

News of the World • January 8, 01:27 PM • 20545 views

Baltic states prepare assistance to Moldova after gas supply cut-off - joint statement

Eight Nordic countries have announced their intention to increase assistance to Moldova after the suspension of Russian gas supplies on January 1, 2025. The NB8 countries praised the Moldovan authorities for their efforts to ensure energy stability.

Economy • January 8, 01:59 AM • 104597 views

Tanker anchor found at the bottom of the Gulf of Finland, which could have torn submarine cables

Law enforcers have recovered an anchor from the Gulf of Finland that is believed to belong to the Russian tanker Eagle S. The discovery may be related to the damage to the communication cable between Finland and Estonia on December 25.

Politics • January 7, 11:01 PM • 101257 views

NATO deploys a dozen ships to protect underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

NATO is deploying up to 10 ships to the Baltic Sea to protect critical underwater infrastructure. The operation will last until April and is being carried out at the request of Finland and Estonia.

News of the World • January 7, 06:03 PM • 23734 views

Estonian navy commander says neither rf nor Ukraine dominate the Black Sea

Estonian Navy Commander Ivo Värk said there is no dominance of any side in the Black Sea. Both sides have freedom of action close to the coast with air defense, mines and shore support.

War • January 6, 11:39 AM • 29766 views

Submarine cable off the coast of Taiwan may have been “damaged by a Chinese ship”

The Cameroon-flagged cargo ship Shunxing 39, owned by a Chinese company, damaged a communication cable near the port of Keelung. Taiwan asked South Korea for help in investigating the incident.

News of the World • January 5, 05:44 PM • 38225 views

Ukraine received over EUR 3.3 million in assistance from partners within the IT Coalition

Estonia, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg have provided Ukraine with equipment worth more than €3. 3 million as part of an IT coalition. The delivery includes laptops, tablets, and equipment for Oberig and the Armed Forces data center.

War • January 3, 10:09 AM • 25743 views

Polish Prime Minister announces steps to strengthen NATO's control over Baltic waters

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte promised to increase military presence in the Baltic Sea after the incidents with the cables. Poland proposed to make the Baltic Sea a zone of enhanced NATO military control.

News of the World • December 31, 12:39 PM • 21657 views

NATO responds to damage to cables in the Baltic Sea: what was decided

NATO is stepping up its military presence in the Baltic Sea after submarine cables between Estonia and Finland were damaged. The alliance is treating the incident as a possible sabotage and is planning additional security measures.

News of the World • December 31, 06:48 AM • 23201 views

Trace of anchor damaging cable found in Gulf of Finland

A trace of anchor dragging tens of kilometers long was found at the bottom of the Gulf of Finland. The Russian vessel Eagle S is suspected of having damaged the power cable between Estonia and Finland.

News of the World • December 30, 01:08 AM • 21160 views

Suspected Estlink-2 cable damage, Eagle S tanker moved for detailed investigation

The Finnish authorities have moved the Russian tanker Eagle S for a detailed investigation into the damage to the submarine cable. The vessel is suspected of damaging the Estlink-2 electric cable and four telecommunications cables.

News of the World • December 29, 12:04 PM • 25839 views

Finnish police have seized the tanker Eagle S for investigation into cable damage

The Finnish police have confiscated the tanker Eagle S for an investigation into the damage to the submarine power cable between Finland and Estonia. The vessel is being escorted to the port of Kilpilahti for a technical investigation.

News of the World • December 28, 04:57 PM • 22143 views

Lithuania is taking measures after the damage to underwater cables in the Baltic Sea

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defense announced the strengthening of security measures after the detection of damage to underwater communication cables. The Navy has increased patrols, and NATO will increase its military presence in the region.

News of the World • December 27, 01:55 PM • 17759 views

NSDC CCD explains why the Kremlin is silent about the Azerbaijani plane and the detained tanker in Finland

Russia refuses to comment on two incidents: the crash of an Azerbaijani plane and the detention of a tanker near Finland. The National Security and Defense Council explains this as a typical Kremlin tactic in information warfare.

War • December 27, 12:44 PM • 60605 views

The EU is preparing new sanctions against russia's “shadow fleet” over the incident in the Baltic Sea

The EU will strengthen the protection of submarine communications in the Baltic Sea after damage to cables suspected to be caused by russia. It plans to improve threat detection systems and expand international cooperation.

Politics • December 27, 03:04 AM • 22230 views