UK-Estonia Defence Reset: Britain will replace its armoured battlegroup in Estonia with a Mobile Anti-Armour Force from April 2027, boosting the deployed contingent to about 1,200 and shifting toward drones, surveillance and precision fires. NATO Eastern Flank Readiness: Poland is drafting a legal framework to speed large-scale military preparations before a formal declaration of war, echoing broader Baltic moves toward wartime readiness. Russia Pressure on the Region: Estonia’s intelligence says Russian fuel shortages tied to Ukraine strikes will likely drag on, feeding social tensions and harsher repression ahead of Duma elections. Critical Infrastructure Security: Latvia has stepped up protection at key energy sites, including the Riga-area hydro plant and Inčukalns gas storage, and is pressing NATO for more air defence and anti-drone integration. Domestic Policy Watch: Estonia is considering paid alcohol sales licenses to curb the record number of outlets and tighten the licensing register. Healthcare Staffing Strain: Hiiumaa Hospital has paused planned maternity care due to a pediatrician shortage, though emergency childbirth services remain available. EU Funding Update: The European Commission has approved Estonia’s fourth Recovery and Resilience Facility payment request (€135.5m), citing progress in digitalisation, education, health and the green transition. Culture & Media: An Estonian-Finnish drama series received Council of Europe pilot funding (€300,000), while a separate Estonian/Colombian documentary is in postproduction.