Ukrainian snipers trained by Estonian Defense League this winter
This winter, the Estonian Defense League (Kaitseliit) conducted a number of training sessions for Ukrainian snipers. Estonia also provided the Ukrainians with weapons and equipment. As some of the trainees had already seen action on the front line, the learning process was something of a two-way street. The training wasContinue Reading
Finland hosts major European fighter jet exercise in Lapland, Pirkanmaa
The Finnish Air Force will begin leading this year’s Arctic Challenge Exercise (ACE 23) from Monday. The fighter jet training event will be held in Rovaniemi and Pirkkala in Finland, Luleå in Sweden and Ørland in Norway. ACE 23 is one of the largest air exercises of the year inContinue Reading
Sami-led project seeks to revitalize Indigenous education across Arctic Europe
It’s a mild winter morning in the Arctic Norwegian town of Alta, but at the Altta Siida kindergarten, it’s a hub of activity. Outside, snowsuit-clad children run and play in the snow. The grounds are dominated by the school’s lavvu, a traditional Sami shelter. Inside, reindeer skins line the ground aroundContinue Reading
Estonian Defense League to contribute more to national defense camp operations
As of the fall, upper secondary schools will be required to offer defense education courses. As a result, the Defense League will have to contribute more to the organization of defense education field programs and for that, raise additional funds, while the government will have to train more defense instructors.Continue Reading
Denmark offers to host Ukraine peace talks, wants India, China, Brazil to attend
Denmark would like to host a summit in July aimed at finding peace between Ukraine and Russia, but such a meeting would need engagement from India, China and Brazil, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said Monday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday sought global support at the G7 meetingContinue Reading
Denmark’s PM may become next NATO leader
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen could become the next NATO secretary general, while Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform) is also considered, Politico wrote on Thursday. Mette Frederiksen, the Danish prime minister, has emerged as a likely candidate for NATO leadership, Politico writes; this opinion is sparked by Fredriksen’s offerContinue Reading
Finland’s Government negotiators agree to 500 more police officer posts
Government formation negotiators have agreed to increase Finland’s police force by 500 officers, according to Yle sources. In recent years, law enforcement officials have often cited a need to increase the country’s current 7,500 officers. Previous government administrations have also boost police resources, efforts which helped keep the number ofContinue Reading
Ukrainian soldiers already training on Leopard 1A5 tanks donated by Denmark
On May 5, 2023, Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen had the opportunity to meet some of the Ukrainians currently being trained to operate the 100 Leopard 1A5 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) being donated by Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany. Ukrainian soldiers train to use the Leopard 1A5 donated byContinue Reading
U.S. carrier strike group makes ready for Arctic Circle mission
High North – Higher Tensions: Russia’s operation in Ukraine has fundamentally changed the security landscape in Europe. This winter and spring have seen one military exercise following the other. “I look forward to our joint operations on NATO’s northern flank, which improves interoperability, maintain freedom of navigation in international waters,Continue Reading
Work to extinguish fire at Tallinn waste treatment center continues
A waste treatment center caught fire on Tallinn’s Suur-Sõjamäe tänav, late on Tuesday afternoon. Several adjacent buildings were also set alight due to the intensity of the blaze. The operation to extinguish the fire went on through the night and will continue on Wednesday. In the early hours of WednesdayContinue Reading