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Kyiv to EU: 'Think outside the box' on Russia's frozen assets

Hello, it’s Friday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today, Ukraine’s Finance Minister shares his thoughts on plans to channel Russia’s immobilised state assets to Kyiv. We also break down the brewing crisis in the Black Sea.

Euronews

Estonia minister quits after €70-million Ukraine shell deal involving Indian firm

Estonia’s defence minister Hanno Pevkur has resigned over an arms deal to supply artillery shells to Ukraine using €70 million in European Union funds and involving Indian company, Euronews reported.

The Times of India

Estonian defence minister resigns in €70m EU-funded procurement scandal for Ukraine

Estonia's defence minister has resigned over an arms deal for Ukraine involving EU funds paid to an Indian company with no track record of making shells.

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Russian jamming blamed after Nato jet downs Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Officials from Baltic states say Moscow behind latest such incident but also tell Kyiv to be more careful with its routing

The Guardian - UK

NATO jet shoots down what’s believed to be a Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Authorities say a Romanian F-16 jet belonging to NATO air policing forces in the Baltics have shot down what is believed to have been a Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia

The Independent UK

NATO jet shoots down stray Ukrainian drone in Estonia

A NATO fighter jet shot down a Ukrainian drone in Estonian airspace after it was reportedly diverted by Russian jamming. This marks the first such interception in a Baltic state since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Ukrainian defence minister apologized for the incident, which occurred during NATO exercises.

The Economic Times

Europe's Defense Spending Surge Is Fueling a 50% Price Spike on Military Gear — and the Problem Is Getting Worse

European nations face military gear price increases of more than 50% in two years as NATO allies race to rearm, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur warned Saturday at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn. The surge is exposing a painful paradox: the more Europe tries to defend itself, the more…

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‘No question’ EU funds must not be misused, Estonian minister says

EU ministers met in Brussels this week to discuss how Ukraine could best use the EU’s €90 billion loan to repel Russian forces. Backdropped by a widening corruption scandal in the war-torn country, Estonia's defence minister told Euronews there is 'no question' the money should not be mishandled.

Euronews

Europe urgently needs to solve its Russian drone problem, Baltic officials say

Estonia is extending a fence along its border with Russia and building anti-tank ditches and bunkers in preparation for a potential conflict with Moscow

The Independent UK

Russian jets over Estonia ‘ignored signals from NATO pilots’

Margus Tsahkna, Estonia's Foreign Minister, said the incident was ‘a very serious violation of NATO airspace’

The Independent UK

Estonian government approves additional funding to raise defence spending to 5.4% of GDP

Estonia’s government approved the multi-billion Euro plans that will see the Baltic country boost its defence investments to over 5% of GDP, in line with Trump’s demands for NATO members.

Euronews

Fact check: The Baltics aren't against a ceasefire in Ukraine

Claims that the Baltic states no longer support a ceasefire appear to stem from a misinterpretation of an article by the Financial Times.

Euronews

Poland and Baltic states want to exit landmine treaty over Russia's military threat

The defence ministers of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland have recommended leaving the 1997 Ottawa Treaty due to Russia's aggression.

Euronews

NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting

Several NATO allies are insisting that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he would hold talks soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin

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Ships face new tax to sail through Baltic Sea to protect underwater cables from Putin sabotage

Underwater sensors may also be installed to detect attempts to damage cables and pipelines

The Independent UK

Starmer urges allies to double down on Ukraine support as Estonia suggests security tax

Just hours before the start of a key European defence summit, Estonia’s defence minister issued a stark warning that spending 2 per cent of GDP on defence is simply not enough

The Independent UK

NATO signs $700 million Stinger missile contract as it makes plans to boost arms production

NATO has signed a nearly $700 million contract to have member countries produce more Stinger missiles

The Guardian - UK

Putin, Trump, production capacity: the defence challenges facing Europe

It is generally agreed Europe needs to spend more on defence, but questions remain about how much and how fast this can be achieved

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The Guardian - UK

Estonia accuses Russia of weaponising immigration at Europe’s borders

Arrival of hundreds of people at Finnish and Estonian borders claimed to be ‘fully state-orchestrated’ operation

Al Jazeera

‘External’ source suspected as Finland, Estonia gas, telecom link damaged

Damage to undersea gas and telecommunications links comes just over a year after sabotage to Nord Stream gas pipeline.

The Independent UK

EU deal to send 1 million artillery shells to Ukraine over the coming year

Agreement comes as London conference raises £4m to help the International Criminal Court investigate alleged war crimes

Reuters

EU seals plan to send a million artillery shells to Ukraine

European Union countries on Monday agreed a 2 billion euro plan to send 1 million artillery rounds to Ukraine over the next year by digging into their own stockpiles and teaming up to buy more shells.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Agrees to Push Ahead on Joint Arms Buying to Aid Ukraine

European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to speed up supplies of artillery rounds and buy more shells to help Ukraine but still have to work out how to turn these aims into reality. Under a plan drawn up by foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, EU states would get financial incentives…

Reuters

EU agrees to push ahead on joint arms buying to aid Ukraine

European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to speed up supplies of artillery rounds and buy more shells to help Ukraine but still have to work out how to turn these aims into reality.

The Independent UK

Stop Russia now to prevent a wider conflict, Estonia warns

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearing the one-year mark, Estonia’s military leaders are warning that if Vladimir Putin is not stopped now, he could entangle the region in a much larger conflict, perhaps one with even larger security implications for the U.S. Kristjan Mäe is the head of the Estonian…

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