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Russia releases Greek-owned oil tanker after brief detention near Estonia

The Liberian-flagged Green Admire was seized on Sunday in Russian waters after leaving a port in Estonia.

Euronews

Estonia warns Russia may use military force to defend its shadow fleet of tankers dodging sanctions

Estonia is warning that Russia appears willing to defend with military force its shadow fleet of aging tankers dodging international sanctions to keep oil revenue flowing

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Black Sea deal will allow Russia to profit from grain markets, Lavrov says

Russian foreign minister’s comments come after Kyiv and Moscow agree to maritime ceasefire, despite Kremlin citing need for sanctions relief first. What we know on day 1,127

The Guardian - AU

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,126

These are the key developments on day 1,126 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

On US Visit, Estonia Warns Of Putin 'Upper Hand' Through Talks

Estonia's top diplomat said that Russia has gained an upper hand after President Donald Trump initiated talks to end the Ukraine war and suggested the United States consider a time limit if no progress.

International Business Times

World reacts after Donald Trump, JD Vance berate Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Trump wrote on social media that Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not ‘ready for peace if America is involved’.

Al Jazeera

Trump-Zelenskyy meeting stuns leaders

The heated exchange between nominal allies came as a shock to politicians around the world

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Finland stops Russia-linked vessel over 'sabotaged' undersea power cable in Baltic Sea

Finnish authorities investigate alleged ‘grave sabotage’ of undersea power cable in the Baltic

Evening Standard

Finnish authorities board tanker suspected of damaging undersea cables — tanker is reportedly linked to Russia’s shadow fleet

The Eagle S, an oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet, has been stopped and boarded by Finnish authorities in relation to the damaging of power and data cables connecting Finland to Estonia.

Tom’s Hardware

Finns Probing Ship From Russia For 'Sabotage' Of Cables

Finnish authorities said Thursday that they were investigating an oil tanker that sailed from a Russian port for the "sabotage" of a power cable linking Finland and Estonia that was damaged the previous day.

International Business Times

Zelensky Visits Baltic Allies Amid Ukraine Aid Doubts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Lithuania on Wednesday on an unannounced visit to staunch Baltic allies as he seeks to bolster wavering support among other Western backers.

International Business Times

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

The Ukrainian politician being investigated for ordering contract killings – and now working for Russia; the Ukrainian city split by suspicion

The Guardian - AU

World risks new age of empires where might makes right, warns Estonian foreign minister

International institutions seem powerless in face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, writes Margus Tsahkna, arguing they ‘cannot survive unchanged’

The Guardian - UK

Estonia will allow Taiwan to establish a nondiplomatic representative office in a policy revision

Estonia's government says it will allow Taiwan to open a nondiplomatic representative office of Taipei in the Baltic country to boost economic and cultural ties with the self-governing island

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Baltic states ban vehicles with Russian license plates in line with EU sanctions interpretation

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have banned vehicles with Russian license plates from entering their territory as part of the European Union’s recent new interpretation of sanctions against Moscow over its war on Ukraine

The Independent UK

Ukraine has right to ‘project force’ beyond its borders, says James Cleverly

The Foreign Secretary’s comments came after he gave a speech in Estonia.

The Guardian - UK

China rows back after envoy denies sovereignty of former Soviet states

Beijing says it respects status of countries such as Ukraine after ambassador’s comments spark row

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