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Tensions rise: Will Russia attack Estonia?
Experts and leaders are debating if Russia might target Estonia, a key NATO member, as the war in Ukraine continues.
An Estonian flag waving next to the NATO flag on a sunny day.
By John Doe
Reporting from Estonia
Sept. 26, 2026, 10:55 a.m. - 11 hours ago
There is a lot of talk lately about whether Russia might try to attack Estonia. Estonia is a small country, but it is part of NATO. NATO is a group of countries that have promised to protect each other if one of them gets attacked.
Some reports suggest that if Russia were to attack, they might try something small and fast, like moving into the border town of Narva. The idea is that they might try to test how quickly NATO would react.
Estonian leaders are keeping a close eye on the situation. Estonia's foreign minister recently said that Russia is using politics in the United States to stall for time in the war in Ukraine. They believe Russia is trying to wait for a better chance to make its next move.
However, not everyone agrees that an attack is coming. A top official from the Estonian Interior Ministry, Tarmo Miilits, said that they do not believe Russia intends to attack NATO right now. He thinks the current threats are mostly talk rather than a plan for a real war.
Still, the situation has everyone on edge. Because Estonia is in NATO, an attack there would be a very big deal. It would mean that all the other countries in the group, including the United States, might have to jump in to help. For now, the world is watching closely to see what Russia does next.
Source: Fox News
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