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The visit of the head of the Federal Reserve of the United States, John Ratcliffe, to Moscow caused misunderstandings, but according to Estonian officials, the security threats have not changed, despite his warning to Russian officials about escalating tensions and attacks on NATO countries. (translated)

ЗАГАДОЧНЫЙ ВИЗИТ ⟩ О чем говорил глава разведки США в Москве? В Эстонии уверены, что речь шла об Украине

The Baltic states, Poland, and Finland submitted a letter to the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, expressing concern over Russia's aggression and the security of the eastern border, demanding an additional investment of 115 billion dollars. (translated)

Balti riigid von der Leyenile: idapiiri julgeolek vajab 115 miljardit dollarit lisaraha
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Rainer Saks, a security expert, analyzes information from Bloomberg, which states that a Russian official, despite the torment of his conscience, has revealed plans for conducting more intensive airstrikes against Ukraine, while emphasizing the targeting of desired ballistic missile attacks on the center of Kyiv. (translated)

RAINER SAKS ⟩ Kas Venemaa ametniku avameelsuse hoog juttudest Kremlis on päriselt ähvardus?
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John Ratcliffe, the head of the CIA, made an emergency visit to Moscow, with concerns and discussions related to the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as reflected in the analysis by security expert Erkki Koorti and media reports. (translated)

ERKKI KOORT ⟩ USA luure kohtus Moskvas kollektiivse Putiniga
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The Ukrainian National Police and the Security Service (SBU) thwarted a plan by the Federal Security Service of Russia (FSB) to assassinate the head of a defense industry company operating in Kyiv when they discovered and dismantled an explosive device made by a 63-year-old retiree who was trying to escape to Russia via Poland. (translated)

Ukraina nurjas FSB plaani mõrvata kaitsetööstusettevõtte juht
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The Harju County Court found Estonian and Russian dual citizen Nikita Kuzmin guilty of espionage against Estonia and sentenced him to four years in prison for gathering information about military and civilian objects in Narva in cooperation with Russian security services. (translated)

Harju maakohus mõistis topeltkodaniku luuretegevuses süüdi
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Aivar Kokk claims that shale oil is an important source for ensuring energy independence in Estonia, and that ending its production would negatively impact the local economy and security, especially in the context of upcoming EU regulations and the energy crisis caused by Russia. (translated)

Aivar Kokk: põlevkiviõli tagab rasketel aegadel Eesti (energia)sõltumatuse

The circles of Estonia's foreign and security policy are in a difficult situation due to a survey sent by the US Department of Defense regarding allies' defense and industrial policy, leading to discussions about whether this is a routine technical step or a concerning pressure tactic, as reflected by the differing views of Pevkur and Mihkelson on Estonia's policy towards the US. (translated)

MEELIS OIDSALU ⟩ Pevkur pisendab, Mihkelson pasundab: kuidas peaksime Pentagoni «lojaalsusankeedile» vastama?

The article addresses the impact of US diplomatic conflicts on the security of the Baltic states and European defense capability, emphasizing that although Russia's long-term threat was identified at the NATO summit, Washington's commitments to support Ukraine have fallen under suspicion, raising the question of who holds real power in American politics. (translated)

VÕIM JA JULGEOLEK ⟩ USA erudiplomaat: «Kui venelased Balti riikides midagi tõsisemat üritavad, siis NATOs pikka arutelu ei tule.»

Praeguses geopoliitilises ja julgeolekuolukorras ning arvestades ressursside seisu, usun, et tegevuse jätkamine Barentsi meres teenib nii Norra kui ka Euroopa huve,

Norra jätkab Arktikas puurimist vaatamata EL-i vastuseisule
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Australia charged a man with attempting to send military information about Ukraine to Russia, as he had previously received military training in Russia and subsequently joined the Ukrainian armed forces, endangering the security and safety of Ukrainian soldiers. (translated)

Austraalia esitas mehele süüdistuse katses edastada Venemaale Ukraina sõjalist teavet

NATO fighters and surveillance aircraft have been intensively circling around Kaliningrad and Moldova in recent days to respond to security threats, which were highlighted by Russia's drone incursion into Polish airspace. (translated)

NATO lennukid on Kaliningradi lähistel aktiviseerunud. «Päris situatsioonis ohule nii lähedale ei lennataks»

The Japanese Ministry of Defense presents strengthening military capability as a necessary step to ensure the country's security and economic prosperity, considering the tense security situation that has changed the public's peaceful attitude. (translated)

Jaapan seob relvastumise majandusliku õitsenguga

Fresh satellite images show that Russia is implementing emergency security measures by installing special nets and barrier obstacles to protect nuclear submarines at the Kamchatka base against Ukrainian drones. (translated)

Putin kaitseb isegi Kamtšakal oma tuumaallveelaevu Ukraina droonide vastu

Security expert Rainer Saks highlights that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has threatened the United Kingdom with consequences due to Ukraine's drone activity, but the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom confirmed that his country's support for Ukraine will not change. (translated)

RAINER SAKS ⟩ Venemaa kisub tüli, et Lavrovi upitada. Brittidel oli vääriline vastus
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The supply of ammunition and drone components to Iran via the Caspian Sea continues, which increases military cooperation between the two countries, while the Ukrainian security service reports an attack on an Iranian ship carrying military cargo between them. (translated)

NBC: Venemaa varustab Iraani Kaspia mere kaudu laskemoonaga
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The presidential election campaign in Brazil has begun, where former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, are the main opponents, focusing on issues of security, the economy, and working conditions, preparing for the 2026 elections. (translated)

Lula astub Brasiilia valimistel vastamisi Bolsonaro pojaga
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Germany plans a comprehensive reform to increase the powers of its intelligence services and adapt them to the changed security situation, which raises concerns about citizens' privacy and has sparked opposition among the left, greens, and right-wing populists. (translated)

Saksamaa tahab suurendada luureteenistuste volitusi

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham fell victim to a scammer who posed as a White House official, but the British government did not comment on the incident due to security concerns. (translated)

Suurbritannia peaminister sattus Valge Maja ametnikuna esinenud kelmi õnge
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Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski calls for the establishment of a permanently operating European Legion, which would enhance NATO and allow Ukrainians with military experience to serve, emphasizing that Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security to reduce dependence on the USA. (translated)

Sikorski kutsus looma alaliselt tegutsevat Euroopa Leegioni