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Catching upConflict

Estonia moves troops toward Russia border

Geopolitics·High·Reported 10d 4h ago·Updated 10d 2h ago

Chapter 1 of 1ConflictCatching upReported 10d 4h ago
Estonia moves troops toward Russia border
Key facts
Country
Estonia
Relocation from
Tapa
Relocation to
Jõhvi
New bases planned
Jõhvi and Narva
Doctrine
Active defense

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