Defense Procurement & Oversight: Estonia’s MFA says frozen Russian assets must be put to use, while a defense ministry permanent secretary dismissal sparks opposition debate over legality and party influence; meanwhile, Külli Taro argues civilian oversight is essential for public trust in MoD spending. Ukraine Support & Missile Limits: Estonia’s defense minister says the US is not supplying long-range ATACMS to allies because of the war with Iran; shorter-range HIMARS ammunition may arrive in September. Russia-Ukraine Escalation Signals: Estonia’s military intelligence says Ukraine’s deep strikes hit previously unreachable targets, and Ukraine’s long-range attacks are described as reaching far into Russia’s energy regions. Baltic Security & Hybrid Threats: A warning urges vigilance after sabotage attempts targeting defense-linked sites across Europe, with Baltic critical infrastructure framed as a key target. NATO/Arctic Readiness: The RAF completed a North Pole P-8A Poseidon flyover, underscoring expanded allied maritime patrol reach. Economy & Cost Pressure: Rising costs are forcing more Estonian restaurants to close, as customers cut back. Energy Markets: Google data centers in Finland could push up electricity prices for Estonians if generation capacity isn’t expanded. EU/Global Policy: The US published ESTA-eligible countries including Estonia, and ECB officials debate the path of further rate hikes amid inflation risks.