EU Ukraine Talks: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas ruled out Europe acting as a “neutral mediator” between Ukraine and Russia, warning that the debate over who represents Europe is a Moscow “trap” and pushing ministers to agree clear red lines before any talks. Critical Infrastructure: Estonia’s State Chancellery and Ukraine’s special communications service signed a memorandum to exchange know-how on protecting power, communications and other vital systems, including drone threat mitigation and cyber security. NATO Command Shift: Germany and the Netherlands will set up the 1GNC tactical headquarters to command NATO land forces in Estonia and Latvia from mid-2026, aiming to speed up reinforcement and strengthen deterrence. Border Tensions: Russia’s FSB-linked border service accused Estonia of undermining Lake Chudskoye and Narva River delimitation agreements, warning of conflict risk. Defense Planning: Estonia’s defense leadership said mandatory conscription for women is “a matter of time” due to demographic shortfalls. Digital Cooperation: South Sudan reiterated plans for interoperable digital public infrastructure at an Estonia-hosted forum in Tallinn. Tech & Energy: Elisa deployed AI to turn mobile network backup batteries into grid participants for frequency regulation. Sports: Chess player Mai Narva moved into the European Championship top three after a third straight win.