UK-Estonia Defence Update: Britain plans to reshape its Estonia deployment from 2027, swapping Challenger 2 tanks for a more mobile anti-tank force with drones and AI, and boosting troop numbers to about 1,200. Old Town Property Debate: Tallinn’s deputy mayor says the city is weighing selling vacant Old Town municipal buildings, warning long-term vacancies can accelerate decay. Russia-Estonia Tensions: Russia lodged a protest over Estonia dismantling a Soviet-era monument at a Valga County mass grave, while Estonia also condemned Russia’s unannounced live-fire exercise near Lake Peipus. Sanctions Pressure: Ukraine’s foreign minister Sybiha urged “crushing pressure” on Russia after a major Kyiv missile attack, calling for the next EU sanctions package to move forward. Independence Anniversary Plans: Estonia will mark the 35th anniversary of restored independence with expanded events starting Aug. 19, including a conference featuring key restoration figures. India-Estonia Business Push: Trade minister Piyush Goyal wrapped up talks in Tallinn and across Europe, pressing for deeper India-Estonia trade and tech cooperation alongside early implementation of the India-EU FTA. EU Rule of Law Watch: A journalists’ group says the EU’s rule-of-law report underestimates the decline in press freedom and criticizes slow implementation of media protections. Aviation Incident: A Wizz Air Budapest–Tallinn flight returned to Budapest shortly after take-off after a bird strike.