Defense & Security: Estonia’s intelligence says Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil infrastructure are driving long-lasting fuel shortages, rising social tension, and likely harsher repression ahead of Russia’s September Duma elections. NATO Posture: The UK plans to replace its Estonia armoured battlegroup with a Mobile Anti-Armour Force from April 2027, boosting troops to about 1,200 and shifting toward drones, surveillance, and precision fires. Arms Deliveries: Estonia and the US agreed to resume arms deliveries in coming months, with ammunition allowed but ATACMS tactical missiles still on hold due to US operations in Iran. EU Climate Politics: Ten EU states, including Estonia, are pushing Brussels to rethink ETS2’s carbon pricing for transport and heating fuels, warning of added costs for households. Digital Cooperation: India and Estonia will deepen ties in digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, AI, quantum, manufacturing, and defence tech after the India-EU free trade deal. Health & Services: Hiiumaa Hospital will pause planned maternity care due to a pediatrician shortage, though emergency childbirth services remain available. Alcohol Regulation: Estonia is considering paid alcohol sales licenses to curb the record number of outlets and create a clearer register. EU Tech Policy: A Japan-EU pilot using digital identity wallets for cross-border credential verification is reported as technically successful.