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Coverage dated October 5, 2026

Estonia moves troops closer to Russian border amid shift in strategic thinking

Headline from The Kyiv Independent

The country's 1st Brigade will relocate from their previous base in Tapa to the town of Johvi, just west of the city of city of Narva on the Russian border.

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  1. Financial Times

    Estonia shifts troops closer to Russia in ‘active defence’ push (opens Financial Times)

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    Baltic state prepares to carry out deep strikes inside its neighbour if it is attacked

  2. The Kyiv Independent

    Estonia moves troops closer to Russian border amid shift in strategic thinking (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The country's 1st Brigade will relocate from their previous base in Tapa to the town of Johvi, just west of the city of city of Narva on the Russian border.

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