30.04.25 NEWS ... Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said on Wednesday that Estonia is prepared to send several hundred soldiers to Ukraine as part of the "coalition of the willing" "deterrence force" proposal led by France and the UK.

29.04.25 NEWS ... The Estonian Refugee Council has launched a new Mothers' Day campaign to support Ukrainian mothers. "A Gift for Two Mothers" aims to help mothers in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region by providing them with essential hygiene supplies.

29.04.25 NEWS ... In an interview with Vikerraadio, Andrus Rumm, a board member of the NGO Free Ukraine, confirmed that voluntary aid to Ukraine from Estonia today is greater than official figures suggest. Alongside weaponry, Ukraine still urgently needs camouflage nets, orthopedic braces, shovels and axes.

29.04.25 NEWS ... Pressure must be applied on the aggressor nation with harsher sanctions than Europe and the United States have imposed so far, if the war in Ukraine is to end, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary General Jonatan Vseviov said.

28.04.25 NEWS ... Donald Trump's transactional approach to countries at war does not work, because war cannot be conducted like business, retired Maj. Gen. Riho Ühtegi said on ETV's "Ukraina stuudio" talk show.

28.04.25 NEWS ... University of Tartu Professor of International Law Lauri Mälksoo said on "Ukraina stuudio" that in a situation where discussions are taking place in the United States about the possible de jure recognition of Crimea as part of Russia, Estonia and Europe must definitely continue to uphold international law.

27.04.25 NEWS ... Following meetings between the U.S., Russia, and Ukraine this week, analysts said it is necessary to wait and see what the outcome, if any, will be. It is difficult to predict how the war may develop.

26.04.25 NEWS ... Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) has proposed to High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas to convene an extraordinary meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers to discuss impacts on European security arising from Ukraine peace talks.

25.04.25 NEWS ... There are no signs whatsoever that Russia is preparing in any way for a possible ceasefire, said Col. Ants Kiviselg, head of the Estonian Defense Forces Intelligence Center. He added that the Ukrainians, however, had likely managed to destroy about two and a half months' worth of Russian artillery shells.

24.04.25 NEWS ... Estonia will never recognize the forcible seizure of Ukrainian territory, Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) said. Despite differences between Ukraine, European countries, and the U.S. on peace, the prime minister hopes for progress in upcoming talks after Wednesday's summit in London drew a blank.

23.04.25 NEWS ... Former Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid said Wednesday that it has finally become clear to all parties in the peace negotiations that the war in Ukraine cannot be ended without the Europeans.

23.04.25 NEWS ... Commander of the EDF Headquarters Maj. Gen. Vahur Karus has said Estonia needs to be prepared for Russia's disengagement in Ukraine, as the U.S.-led peace process has given Moscow a lot of confidence.

23.04.25 NEWS ... Estonian experts are not anticipating any groundbreaking peace from the Ukraine talks set to take place in London today, and do not believe that the meeting will yield serious solutions for ending the war, "Aktuaalne kaamera" reported.

22.04.25 NEWS ... As Russian leader Vladimir Putin is unlikely to give up occupied Ukrainian territories, there is no sign of serious peace or negotiations this year. The war will likely continue through 2025, journalist and writer Andrei Hvostov told "Välisilm."

21.04.25 NEWS ... Retired Maj. Gen. Neeme Väli said on the "Ukraina stuudio" talk show that there are increasing signs Russia is struggling to bring both personnel and military equipment to the front lines.

20.04.25 NEWS ... A traveling exhibition of Russian military equipment captured in Ukraine is on display at the Estonian War Museum

20.04.25 NEWS ... Estonian experts said the U.S.' threats to withdraw from Russia-Ukraine peace talks are an attempt to pressure Moscow. However, they are unlikely to succeed.

20.04.25 NEWS ... Speaking on ETV show "Ringvaade," calligrapher Tiina Kull explained how Ukrainians paint eggs at Easter using wax to write symbols and traditional patterns that are believed to have protective powers. According to Kull, against the backdrop of war, the patterns inscribed on "pysanky" eggs are symbolically believed to help safeguard Ukrainian soldiers as they fight to defend their country from invasion.

19.04.25 NEWS ... On Friday, April 25, a new photography exhibition sharing stories of Ukrainian prisoners of war is set to open at the Vabamu Museum of Occupations and Freedom in Tallinn. At the opening, two movies on the same theme will also be shown, while visitors will also be able to write letters to Ukrainians currently being held captive by Russia.

17.04.25 NEWS ... Estonian politicians have shown their support for a new campaign to raise awareness of more than 20,000 Ukrainian children forcibly abducted by Russia. Prime Minister Kristen Michal drew parallels between Russia's actions and the mass deportation of Estonians 76 years ago, adding that if war crimes go unpunished, they risk being repeated.

16.04.25 NEWS ... Since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022, Estonia has been one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters, both at home and abroad. ERR News found out how the Estonian Embassy in London is now aiming to keep the focus on Ukraine by asking people to do something very simple – go for a walk.

14.04.25 NEWS ... A bomb shelter built in the basement of a new volunteer rescue depot building in Võru County is the first of its kind in Estonia and built to Finnish standards, with ventilation, water and electricity all included, "Aktuaalne kaamera" reported.

14.04.25 NEWS ... Russia does not have the capacity to open any new major offensives, nor have new offensive forces been seen forming in various sectors, Colonel Janno Märk, Chief of Staff of the Estonian Defense Forces' (EDF) division, said.

13.04.25 NEWS ... Russia's missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Sunday, which killed at least 31 people, is another "war crime" by a permanent member of the UN's Security Council, the top official at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

12.04.25 NEWS ... U.K. Secretary of State for Defense John Healey has confirmed that if the U.K. were to send its own security forces to Ukraine, it would not be at the expense of the promises made to Estonia. Healey said he is personally committed to Estonia and NATO's entire eastern flank. ERR spoke to Healey and Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform) to find out more.

12.04.25 NEWS ... As winter turned to spring and then back again, musicians and cultural figures from around the globe gathered in the Estonian capital for the 17th annual Tallinn Music Week (TMW) festival. But for Ukraine, this year's showcase was about far more than just music. ERR News' Michael Cole spoke to Iryna Lobanok from the Ukrainian Institute to find out more.

11.04.25 NEWS ... Ukrainian Armed Forces remain present in Russia's Kursk Oblast, but only in a small area, Lt. Col. Janek Kesselmann, deputy commander of the Estonian Defense Forces' (EDF) Military Intelligence Center, said Friday.

08.04.25 NEWS ... Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform) has made a two-day visit to Kyiv to discuss opportunities for developing defense cooperation and Estonia's military aid for Ukraine. Pevkur was accompanied on the visit to by representatives of more than 30 Estonian defense industry companies.

08.04.25 NEWS ... Ukrainian artist Viktoria Berezina has painted a new mural entitled "Tree of Life" in Narva. Berezina told ERR News about the inspiration behind the work, the responses from locals and her positive experience of working in the Estonian border town.

07.04.25 NEWS ... Warnings from Ukrainian sources about Russia's preparation for a new major offensive this spring must be taken seriously, said Brig. Gen. Viktor Kalnitski, commander of the Estonian Military Academy.

04.04.25 NEWS ... Russia increased the number of its attacks in Ukraine over the past week but has not achieved any significant gains as a result, Col. Ants Kiviselg, head of the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Intelligence Center, said Friday.

01.04.25 NEWS ... ETV's "Aktuaalne kaamera" crew visited an Armed Forces of Ukraine training ground on Monday to observe how their soldiers are being trained.

01.04.25 NEWS ... Estonian experts believe that the main benefit of the meeting between the presidents of Finland and the United States was the opportunity to present the political views of our region in an open atmosphere. However, it is still too early to say how much this actually benefited Ukraine.

01.04.25 NEWS ... A second building for internally displaced people in Ukraine will be built as part of Estonia's efforts to rebuild the country.

31.03.25 NEWS ... President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar (Eesti 200) participated in the commemoration ceremony held on the third anniversary of the Bucha massacre in Ukraine.

31.03.25 NEWS ... Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that the proposal made by Finnish President Alexander Stubb to U.S. President Donald Trump for a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine to begin on April 20 places pressure on Russia.

31.03.25 NEWS ... Ukrainian forces control between 60 and 70 square kilometers of territory in the Kursk region, but the Russian side has managed to cut off Ukrainian supply routes, said Lt. Col. Tanel Lelov.

31.03.25 NEWS ... Kharkiv came under yet another large-scale drone attack by Russia on Saturday. The "Aktuaalne kaamera" news crew experienced it firsthand.

30.03.25 NEWS ... Although Russian forces are advancing in Donbas, residents of towns near the front line are reluctant to leave their homes. An "Aktuaalne kaamera" news crew visited Lyman, where fierce battles are taking place nearby.

29.03.25 NEWS ... The number of attacks in Ukraine has increased over the past week, and weather conditions are favorable for active combat operations.

28.03.25 NEWS ... Negotiations for a possible ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine are having little impact on the residents of cities on the front line.

28.03.25 NEWS ... Prime Minister Kristen Micha (Reform) said Europe showed its strength and support for Ukraine at a meeting of EU and NATO leaders in Paris on Thursday.

27.03.25 NEWS ... The outcome of the just concluded, three-day Ukraine peace talks between the United States and Russia held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are particularly vague, according to some experts.

27.03.25 NEWS ... Russian leader Vladimir Putin fears becoming isolated and the destabilization of his own society, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video interview to European journalists, including ERR's Joakim Klementi.

27.03.25 NEWS ... Russian leader Vladimir Putin fears becoming isolated and the destabilization of his own society, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told ERR journalist Joakim Klementi.

25.03.25 NEWS ... Foreign ministers from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania met with their U.S. counterpart U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Tuesday.

25.03.25 NEWS ... The United States has chosen a deliberate strategy of not overly provoking Russia publicly, while at the same time exerting stronger pressure on Moscow behind the scenes to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine, security and political analyst Rainer Saks observed.

23.03.25 NEWS ... Ukrainians have been smart and successful in developing new capabilities; they have designed many new types of drones with improved performance. It can even be said that in terms of deep strikes, Ukraine has surpassed Russia, said Leo Kunnas.

22.03.25 NEWS ... High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has faced criticism over a ramped-up but stillborn European Union military aid plan for Ukraine originally worth around €40 billion for this year, POLITICO reported.

22.03.25 NEWS ... The Estonian state now has a priority list for procuring defense aid to Ukraine, from Estonia's own domestic defense industries, the Ministry of Defense said.