Ukraine Support & Civilian Recovery: Estonia helped reopen the Malyn Children’s School of Arts in Zhytomyr after a 2022 missile strike, restoring classrooms and instruments with nearly UAH 85 million in support. Defense Procurement & Aid to Ukraine: Estonia’s incoming defense minister-designate Martin Herem said refusing Ukraine aid would be “criminal,” arguing that fast procurement can bring mistakes but inaction is worse. Disinformation Resilience: Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna told ERR/ Ukrinform Estonia is “immune” to Russian disinformation, pointing to education, social media work, and shutting down harmful sites. Regional Security Warnings: Poland’s PM Donald Tusk warned of likely Russian provocations at Ukraine border crossings, citing drone attacks and “direct threat” incidents. Economy & Borrowing Costs: ECB rate hikes may not hit Estonians’ loan payments this year because Euribor is already priced in, but a spring rise could increase monthly costs. Politics & Elections: Small parties face a steep deposit hurdle for Riigikogu seats, with new and returning groups weighing whether they can raise the required candidate deposits. Environment: Alutaguse National Park will expand by 24,749 hectares to better protect fragmented habitats, including the flying squirrel. International Mobility: The US published guidance and a list of 42 ESTA-eligible countries including Estonia, while Japan confirmed its Working Holiday programme now covers 32 countries/regions.