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News from Oct 26, 2026 (UTC)

Estonia isUpbeat

Better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 13Oct 26

Why

  1. Zelenskyy and Estonia's President discussed peace talks and the impact of Russian strikes on energy and railway infrastructure.

    12 eventsen.interfax.com.uaSource

  2. The 45th Baltic Assembly session and 32nd Baltic Council are taking place in Tallinn, with Baiba Braže attending.

    18 eventsmfa.gov.lv, baltasam.orgSource

  3. Estonian employers are now allowed to test employees' sobriety.

    1 eventsrte.ieSource

What happened

  • Statements9%
  • Cooperation80%
  • Criticism7%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure2%
  • Fighting2%

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