PORTUGAL – At least 10 European countries have elections in 2026, with some setting the stage for 2027 elections, in an ever-changing political landscape. From the Iberian Peninsula to the Baltics and Central Europe, there’ various public concerns over economic pressures, governance, geopolitical tensions, the bloc’s security, and support for Ukraine, which will define the […]
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Did Russian MiG-31 Fighter Jets Violate Estonian Airspace?
RUSSIA – Estonia reported that 3 Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated its airspace on Friday for 12 minutes, with NATO adding that it responded to intercept and stop the aircraft. NATO, together with EU leaders later issued condemnations on social media, calling it “provocation.” The EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas wrote on X that […]
Estonia Wants to Send Troops to Ukraine Under “Coalition of Willing”
ESTONIA – Estonian president Alar Karis said that his country is ready to send troops to Ukraine if “Coalition of Willing” approves the move. He reiterated that Estonia is participating in the US-backed PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) initiative. “The US-NATO initiative to arm PURL is excellent in this regard. I want to emphasize today […]