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On this day: Fireworks erupt as Russian occupation troops leave the Baltics
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On this day: Fireworks erupt as Russian occupation troops leave the Baltics

After 55 years and 8 days, the Nazi-Soviet Pact era was brought to a close on this day in 1994 as occupying troops exit Estonia and Latvia, exactly one year after leaving Lithuania.

August 31, 2026
"Hybrid, shmybrid". Call it state-sponsored terrorism, says Estonia's spy chief
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"Hybrid, shmybrid". Call it state-sponsored terrorism, says Estonia's spy chief

Kaupo Rosin, Director General of the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, gave a rare interview to the UK's Telegraph.

August 30, 2026
Baltics warned of Russian threat by experts who spent decades dismissing Baltic warnings of Russian threat
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Baltics warned of Russian threat by experts who spent decades dismissing Baltic warnings of Russian threat

The Baltic assessment of Russia remains consistent, despite a sharp increase in maps with big red arrows drawn on them.

August 28, 2026
Andrew Tate is not an Estonian citizen, his lawyers admit in court
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Andrew Tate is not an Estonian citizen, his lawyers admit in court

In addition to not meeting any language or civic requirements, his attempt to look tough in a sauna would have immediately disqualified him anyway.

August 27, 2026
It looks like you're trying to justify the Nazi-Soviet Pact
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It looks like you're trying to justify the Nazi-Soviet Pact

In the history of bad ideas, the Nazi-Soviet Pact may be the very worst of them all. Here's an idiot's guide for those who still need it.

August 25, 2026
This 1989 world news report on the Baltic Chain is a lesson for journalists today
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This 1989 world news report on the Baltic Chain is a lesson for journalists today

Even Moscow correspondents are capable of reporting 'Eastern Europe' without the imperial lens.

August 23, 2026
This is the history that Vladimir Putin wants us to forget
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This is the history that Vladimir Putin wants us to forget

23 August is Black Ribbon Day for remembering the victims of totalitarianism on the anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.

August 22, 2026
Ex-Yandex denies any connection to Yandex
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Ex-Yandex denies any connection to Yandex

Nebius is leaving questions unanswered in its quest to build and operate critical AI infrastructure.

August 20, 2026
We found some curious things in the ruins of this Superior Civilization™
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We found some curious things in the ruins of this Superior Civilization™

Conscripts at this top secret spy facility in Latvia were supposed to be eavesdropping on NATO, but preferred tuning into German synth pop.

August 20, 2026

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