Finnish police are investigating damage to a telecommunications cable between Helsinki and Tallinn. The cargo ship Fitburg, en route from St. Petersburg, dragged its anchor along the seabed, severing the communication line.
The 2026 European Fencing Championships in Tallinn are under threat of cancellation, as Estonia refuses to guarantee the participation of athletes from Russia and Belarus. The International Fencing Federation demands written confirmation of the admission of all athletes, but the Estonian authorities do not issue visas to citizens of these countries.
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas announced the strengthening of critical infrastructure after damage to underwater cables between Estonia and Finland. The EU will invest in new cables, enhance surveillance, and counter Moscow's shadow fleet.
Finnish police detained the cargo ship "Fitburg", which was en route from St. Petersburg to Israel. It is suspected of sabotaging an underwater telecommunications cable between Helsinki and Estonia.
Estonia will chair the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) format from January 1, 2026, coordinating the efforts of eight countries. Key priorities include supporting Ukraine and increasing pressure on the aggressor.
Damage to the underwater telecommunications cable between Helsinki and Tallinn was recorded on December 31, 2025. Finnish police are investigating the incident, having identified a vessel with a dropped anchor chain in Finland's exclusive economic zone.
Ukrainian tennis players Lyudmyla and Nadiia Kichenok will play together in a doubles tournament in Brisbane for the first time since May 2025.
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced the full combat readiness of Estonian services to give armed resistance to any Russian provocations. Tallinn will no longer tolerate the appearance of soldiers without insignia on its territory.
Estonia has begun the construction of the first five of 600 defensive bunkers on the border with the Russian Federation, which are to be built by the end of 2027. These structures are designed to protect soldiers from artillery shells and are part of the Baltic defense line against potential attacks.
The performance of the American rock band Limp Bizkit in Tallinn, scheduled for May 31, 2026, has been canceled. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that "there is no place for supporters of the aggressor state either in Estonia or in the Estonian cultural space."
Estonia is considering canceling Limp Bizkit's concert in May 2026 due to Fred Durst's past pro-Russian statements. The authorities believe that supporters of Russia have no place in the Estonian cultural space, despite the musician not making political statements in recent years.
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns citizens against traveling to Belarus due to documented cases of interrogations and detentions, as well as difficulties with consular assistance. Since May 20, 2024, there have been no diplomats or a consul at the Belarusian diplomatic mission in Estonia.
At an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warned Russia of serious consequences if a missile or other object enters NATO airspace. This followed the incursion of Russian fighter jets into Estonian airspace and drone flights over Poland.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that modern Russian missiles fly five times faster than sound. They can reach London or Madrid in a matter of minutes, which makes the idea of greater security in Western Europe erroneous.
Estonia blames Russian jamming for a drone explosion on its territory. It was likely a Ukrainian drone that deviated from its course due to Russian electronic interference in the Baltic region.
US Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, was present at Ukraine's Independence Day celebration. He stood on the tribune next to Rustem Umerov and Andriy Yermak.
Latvia, Finland, and Lithuania have banned or restricted real estate purchases by Russian citizens for national security reasons. Estonia, Norway, and the state of Texas are also considering similar measures.
Estonia reports an increase in Russian electronic warfare systems near its borders. Additional signal jamming equipment has been deployed to the Kingisepp area, 20 km from the Estonian border.
Two Moldovan citizens were convicted in Estonia for setting fire to the "Slava Ukraini" restaurant and a supermarket. The court established that the crimes were committed on the orders of Russian special services.
Ministers of the Baltic states, Scandinavia and Poland have agreed on a ban on entry into the Schengen zone for Russian citizens who participated in the war against Ukraine. The restrictions will concern visas and residence permits and will remain in force even after the hostilities end.
Ukrainian gymnast Taisia Onofriichuk won gold at the European Championships in Tallinn. This is Ukraine's first victory in the individual all-around in 28 years.
Ukrainian junior gymnasts won two gold medals at the European Championships in Tallinn. The Ukrainian junior team became the all-around champion of the continental championship for the first time.
Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds raised the Ukrainian flag at a concert in Tallinn, as he has done at previous performances. The band also released a film about the war in Ukraine.
Drivers face a fine of UAH 1,700 to UAH 3,400 for refusing to transport privileged categories of citizens. Draft Law No. 13331 provides for punishment for ignoring the right to free travel.
Mark Rutte wants to hold a short NATO summit without divisions among members due to Trump and Zelensky. The US may cut support for Ukraine, complicating the situation at the summit.
Two helicopters flying from Tallinn to Kokemäki collided near Eura. There were 5 people on board, including Estonian businessmen who were invited to the event.
Estonia is hosting the largest military exercises Hedgehog 25, involving 16,000 soldiers from 10 NATO countries. Tallinn is building 600 bunkers and a military base on the border with Russia.
The Ukrainian national team took fourth place at the European U-23 Championship in Tallinn. Ukrainian sabre and foil fencers won bronze medals in team competitions.
Olga Sopit won a silver medal in the individual rapier fencing competition. This is the fourth medal of the European Youth Championship for the athlete.
Власти Вильнюса обнародовали план эвакуации на случай военного вторжения, гибридных атак, ядерных угроз и стихийных бедствий. План разработан на основе опыта Украины и городов США.
