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Estonia Mobilizes 18,000 Troops Amid Rising Russian Threats

5/22/2025

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Estonia's annual military exercise, Hedgehog, spearheaded by Lieutenant Colonel Madis Koosa, mobilizes 18,000 troops alongside civilians to bolster defenses against looming Russian threats. In the UK, defense leaders emphasize the importance of public readiness and resilience, calling for a citizen army and enhanced cybersecurity to combat escalating geopolitical challenges.

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Estonia's annual military exercise, Hedgehog, spearheaded by Lieutenant Colonel Madis Koosa, mobilizes 18,000 troops alongside civilians to bolster defenses against looming Russian threats. In the UK, defense leaders emphasize the importance of public readiness and resilience, calling for a citizen army and enhanced cybersecurity to combat escalating geopolitical challenges.