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Unfortunately, it is still the case that action is only taken when some trouble has already occurred. Now the EU is only planning to restrict tourism visas for Russian citizens. The suspect in the drone attack at Leipzig airport, a Russian citizen, came to Europe with Schengen travel documents issued by Italy. (translated)

The article discusses how foreign students, including those from Estonia, are being forced to join the army in Russia and go to fight in Ukraine, and it highlights that approximately 30,000 citizens of foreign countries have been recruited to participate in the war against Ukraine. (translated)

The European Union has imposed strict legal oversight requirements on ChatGPT, which include adherence to higher standards related to systemic risks, as it is classified for the first time as an artificial intelligence-based chatbot that has a significant impact on citizens and society. (translated)

A disaster occurred at the border of Nepal and China due to a massive mass of ice and rock that struck the mountains, resulting in the loss of over 1300 people, including two Estonian citizens, with whom contact has not yet been established. Meanwhile, the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation and advises Estonians in the area to get in touch with their loved ones. (translated)

Media research associate professor Murumaa-Mengel pointed out that after Siim Kallas's death, numerous negative and provocative comments circulated on social media, which are driven not only by frustrated citizens but also by automated algorithms and foreign agents' influencers, reflecting a broader issue that angry online commentators often remain anonymous, and their backgrounds are diverse. (translated)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly been presented with an analysis stating that the country's economy has exhausted its resources for continuing the aggressive war in Ukraine, and a proposal that businesses and citizens should contribute more to the economy, including through freezing deposits and partially paying salaries through government bond loans. (translated)

Siim Kallas's ideas, which focus on the rapid and decisive implementation of Estonia's currency reform and the protection of citizens' rights against abuses of state power, continue to deserve attention and adherence, as they helped Estonia achieve economic growth and a flow of foreign investments. (translated)

The article discusses how the Russian authorities are trying to suppress information about attacks in Ukraine, including punishing citizens who share it on social media, in order to protect their power from the threat posed by the effects of Ukraine's successful drone attacks on Russian territory. (translated)