britain has increased the number of its soldiers in estonia.ence day in tallinn in late february, the country defiantly displayed its readiness to defend itself. the estonian foreign ministry says putin is probably trying to win over the russian minority in estonia. but insists it has no doubts about the loyalty of the russians in estonia. jonatan: we have no concern with regards to any estonian citizens. and at the same time, it is true, the divisis that we h- which are normal because we are democracies -- these divisions are always being used by those who counter us on the international stage. reporter: but more and more russians in estonia are distancing themselves from moscow. in narva, estonians and russians demonstrate together in front of the russian consulate general. members of the younger generation in particular see themselves as estonians of russian descent, and want nothing to do with putin's war. >> i am really shocked. i follow the news all day on various kinds of media and all sorts of different channels. i am shocked that in th

britain has increased the number of its soldiers in estonia.ce day in tallinn in late february, the country defiantly displayed its readiness to defend itself. the estonian foreign ministry says putin is probably trying to win over the russian minority in estonia. but insists it has no doubts about the loyalty of the russians in estonia. jonatan: we have no concern with regards to any estonian citizens. and at the same time, it is true, the divisis that we h- which are normal because we are democracies -- these divisions are always being used by those who counter us on the international stage. reporter: but more and more russians in estonia are distancing themselves from moscow. in narva, estonians and russians demonstrate together in front of the russian consulate general. members of the younger generation in particular see themselves as estonians of russian descent, and want nothing to do with putin's war. >> i am really shocked. i follow the news all day on various kinds of media and all sorts of different channels. i am shocked that in the

and latvia and estonia. i saw firsthand the soviet russian tanks surrounding the parliament building. i met be met with the courageous leaders of lithuania in the parliament building to show our solidarity against the oppression at that time. i stayed in a hotel in riga in which there were bullet holes in the walls from the russians. just recently senator wicker and congressman cohen and i and others have been to estonia. just this past july we had a chance to visit the city on the russian border. and we saw firsthand how the baltic states are dealing with representative government protecting the rights of all of its citizens. i mentioned that because you all understand the risk of where you are and what russia has done in the past. and its risk to your sovereignty. so i want you to understand that when russia invaded ukraine in 2014, we stood with the ukrainians. never recognizing the takeover of crimea. and we will continue to stand with the ukrainian people. in regards to the baltic states, it is differen

jenko feels the same as most russians in estonia. they don't want aptitude between east and west, and the war in ukraine has not changed. that ukraine's invasion has prompted many european countries to re evaluate their priorities. this includes defense spending. germany announced their 100000000000 u. a package to modernize his army. sweden already reacted with increased military spending after russia annexed crimea in 2014. the nation is also urging and citizens to be prepared for an emergency family candles yet as batteries and hygiene supplies are on mckay, aguiro shopping list for an emergency. he got it from a pamphlet that the swedish authorities distributed to nearly 5000000 households. it's the kind of handbook for surviving war and crisis. then all we intend on mediately. i thought it's probably not a bad idea to start preparations now and get everything together. how could i maybe pack it in a box? you can bring out of something were to happen to him somewhere. and i don't know if i really needed in weeks to come man, but

but there are questions for estonia as well as for ukraine, for estonia it is a question about whetheruture to have for example, permanent nato military bases on your territory. your government says that is precisely what they want. we know that but vladimir putin would guard that is yet —— regard that as another provocation. do you think it's wise for estonia to embrace permanent nato forces, missiles, troops on your territory? i think that under current circumstances it's necessary because it sends clear message that putin is not in the position that he sets the rules. and from nato, the message has also been clear that they are a defence organisation but they represent every square centimetre of their territory. —— will defend. that gives nato states some kind of feeling of protection but also feeling that they have to provide support to ukraine, who doesn't have this kind of umbrella that protects to them compared to nato states. a final thought, which is about the eu and its internal debate. radek sikorski, a former polish foreign minister said what we must understand is that for

member. estonia is connected to russia via a bridge. these days, even less traffic than usual, is passing through here. that makes 36 year old blue chunk of sad conflicts, like most of nerve is inhabitants. he is russian. the war against ukraine is a thorny issue here. with you before the little secret that is a was this? yeah. pull. i think that most russians who live here in estonia say this is our homeland. but there are many opinions here on this ukraine issue. some are against it near others afore it look like there are fierce discussions, especially on social media with the law. the law with scotbilt than you for years with many russians here have relatives on the other side. they greatly distrust the western media. many watch russian tv channels and their propaganda shapes the image of the ukraine war the awesome little after 8 years of suffering and on boston, russia has liberated these territories from the ukrainian nationalists. they just launched a special liberation operation, hulu. if russia had not intervened, the situatio

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joining me now live from estonia is the country's foreign minister.i want first your reaction to what the u.s. president, joe biden, said during his address in poland, that this man cannot stay in power. he tried to walk back those remarks in washington yesterday, but what was your initial reaction when you heard the u.s. president pronounce those words in warsaw? >> thank you very much first for having me. it is very important issue for us, seeing every day how people are killed in ukraine by aggressive russia, and we very much welcome the high-level visit of the u.s. president to poland. he really brought international attention of this issue, and of course as we see that russia has not ended the war. ther therefore, all these activities must be taken accountable. therefore, of course, it was very good to see very strong speech from the united states president. >> and when you heard him call -- when you heard him pronounce those words, were you surprised? >> i was not exactly surprised. i think that this is the feeling that many people have at the m

it has been _ battle group here in estonia. it has been a _ battle group here in estonia.a. it has been a well established battle group, — been a well established battle group, it works incredibly well and ithink— group, it works incredibly well and i think right on the borders of russia, — i think right on the borders of russia, it _ i think right on the borders of russia, it demonstrates determination for nato and for the united _ determination for nato and for the united kingdom to stand together against _ united kingdom to stand together against what is a growing, aggressive russian leadership. what we have _ aggressive russian leadership. what we have seen in ukraine is beyond i think— we have seen in ukraine is beyond i think anybody's ideas of what might happen _ think anybody's ideas of what might happen. not only has a rush invaded ukraine, _ happen. not only has a rush invaded ukraine, it _ happen. not only has a rush invaded ukraine, it is— happen. not only has a rush invaded ukraine, it is now unleashing violence _ ukraine, it is now unleashing violence on civi

jenko feels the same as most russians in estonia. they don't want aptitude between east and west, and the war in ukraine has not changed. that ukraine's invasion has prompted many european countries to re evaluate their priorities. this includes defense spending. germany announced their 100000000000 u. a package to modernize its army. sweden already reacted with increased military spending after russia annex crimea in 2014. the nation is also urging and citizens to be prepared for an emergency family candles yet as batteries and hygiene supplies are on mckay, aguiro shopping list for an emergency. he got it from a pamphlet that the swedish authorities distributed to nearly 5000000 households. it's a kind of hand book for surviving war and crisis. then orient endo mediately. i thought it's probably not a bad idea to start preparations now and get everything together. how could buy maybe pack it in a box? you can bring out of something were to happen to him suddenly at, and i don't know if i really needed in weeks to come, man, but get

just recently senator wicker and i and others have been to estonia. just this past july we had a chance to visit the city on the russian border. and we saw firsthand how the baltic states are dealing with representative government protecting the rights of all of its citizens. i mentioned that because you all understand the risk of where you are and what russia has done in the past. and it's risk to your sovereignty. so you want you to understand that when russia invaded ukraine in 2014, we stood with the ukrainians. never recognizing the takeover of crimea. and we will continue to stand with the ukrainian people. in regards to the baltic states, it's different than it was in 1991. you are now may nee know members. and you are helping secure the defense of europe by your contributions. i am particularly proud of the partnership of my state of maryland with estonia and our defense that we have since 1993, if i remember collectly. we understand our commitments under article 5 of nato. we stand with you on your sovereignty and will be there to protect the

we have given as estonia a very small country.iven a lot over $200 million for our $1.3 million people. a lot. but bigger countries can do more. then save ukrainians with human tear aid and trying to get the civilians out. but on the other hand, we also must isolate food in every possible way in all the international horror because what he's doing is clearly committing war crimes. judy: we had on the newshour a respected analyst tell us that he believes that this war could be morphing into something like the bosnian war which went on for three years. left over 100,000 people dead. do you think that that's a real possibility? >> well, if we look at that time survey that is have been done in ukraine, then ukrainians believe the majority of ukrainians believe that they are winning this war. and the other question that was posed to them was that she, you know, -- the war peace stopped -- or if like, should it be some territory -- should be left to russia if -- if they achieve peace. and again, majority said that no. so president zelen

. >> god for bid if we are no more, than latvia, lithuania, estonia will be next.n moldova, georgia, poland, and so on. laura: more than one million ukrainians have fled the country since the war began. we'll bring you the very latest throhout the program. ♪ welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe. on day eight of russia's invasion of ukraine, president putin cims everything is going to plan but has had to admit the russia troops have been killed. russian forces are moving closer to ukraine's capital, about 15 miles from kyiv. to the north of the capital, the city has been under sustained bombardment. ukraine officials a dozens of people have been killed there after airstrikes hit residential areas, including two schools. in the south after capturing the city of hersen, russian forces have surrounded it and are firing on it. more than 200 people feared dead. ukraine's president has once again called on the u.s. and its allies to give warplanes, warning that if ukraine falls, the baltic states could be next. a second round of talks between russia a

the tiny nation of estonia shares a 180-mile border with russia.uring world war ii, the soviet union occupied the country, and when the soviet union collapsed, estonia regained its independence. now, it is a nato and a european union member, on the front line facing russia. for more on how it is responding to the war in ukraine, i spoke with the estonia's prime minister, kaja kallas, earlier today. prime minister kallas, thank you very much for joining us. at the moment we're speaking, the russian defense ministry is saying there will be significant military pullback in the north of ukraine, around kyiv and other areas. what do you make of this? >> first of all, they haven't told the truth before, so we have to be very skeptical if they are telling the truth now. but if they are tellg the truth, then it means that they are struggli, because ukrainians are fighting really, really hard, and they are assessing that they can't take kyiv. but we must understand that, if we look at the map, they have progress in very many areas of ukraine, and they have

troops the last couple weeks in estonia, latvia, poland and romania. struck by their commitment, by their professionalism of u.s. men and women in uniform. and there's no -- there's a stronger message of transatlantic unity than having forces from north america serving in europe. at the meeting today, we will also not only address the immediate consequences of russia's invasion of ukraine. but we'll also address the more long-term possibilities. the long-term rotational alliance, to help to further strengthen our returns on defense. and to remove any room for miscalculation or misunderstanding about the intent to protect all allies. nato has a responsibility to ensure that these crisis do not escalate beyond ukraine. that's also why we've increased the presence in the eastern pat of the alliance. once again, the comments to have you here and look forward to the meeting to start soon. >> mr. secretary-general, it's great to be back in brussels. and let me thank you up front for your continued steady leadership, especially, we tral that leadership, espec

lynda kinkade has their story. >> reporter: in rural northern estonia, these women are learning how torepare for the worst. >> if i'm needed, if i need to actually fight, i will fight. >> reporter: aged 20 to 60, these are the new recruits of the women's voluntary defense organization, part of estonia's state-run paramilitary defense. since the start of the russian invasion into ukraine, membership has soared. >> already, over 500 out of the 2,000 have sent in their applications to join the organization. >> reporter: estonia is among the baltic states once controlled by russia, but since 2004, they have been members of nato and the european union. estonia's prime minister says the country feels no direct military threat from the current russian/ukraine conflict, but these women are not convinced. >> i think most of us in politic are living right now in frighting situation, because it's just not normal, what's going on, and, we have prepare, i think. i just can't sit and wait to see if something happens. >> reporter: after a freezing night spent in self-built tents, these new recruits l

will those russian refugees be welcome in estonia?st put some points on the migration. if you look at putin's strategy for the last 20 years, he has been feeding the far right forces in europe but also in the u.s. with the same talking points that europe is under, huge migration report. now he's grading the situation where he's bringing them down to the ground, so he's putting this huge pressure on europe. what we see in different countries, we also see the far right now picking up the tone and saying, you know, we should shltly r. it has been a brilliant strategy on putin's side, but it is a high fwlard that we don't let ourselves sgit those. right now is russia -- they are in our countries and we need help. >> prime minister kaja kallas, thank you for being hehere. >>> who is w winning this war? stay with us. at pulte, we build homes that think ahead to everything you'll need. like a dedicated office space with wi-fi for you to stay focused. hard wired internet outlets for more ging. an oversized pantry? yes or, just enjoy more outd

translation: god forbid, - if we are no more, then latvia, lithuania, estonia, will be next.ldova, georgia, poland... more than a million have fled ukraine but in moscow today president putin has insisted that russia and ukraine are one people... translation: i would never renounce my conviction — translation: i would never renounce my conviction that _ translation: i would never renounce my conviction that russians _ translation: i would never renounce my conviction that russians and - my conviction that russians and ukrainians are one people, despite parts of the ukrainian country having been brainwashed by the nazi propaganda. more will be done in the uk to target the russian oligarchs. the luxury yachts of russia's super rich — two have been seized by the french and german authorities — as sanctions tighten. bowing to pressure — olympic organisers have now banned athletes from russia and belarus from competing in the paralympics tomorrow. medical aid is flown from the uk as a fundraising appeal is launched to help ukraine. stay with us on bbc news for continuing coverage

of estonian, in world war i -- estonia in world war i. her mother was shipped in a cattle car to siberia when she was six or eight months old and came back to estonia 10 years later. she has a responsibility, as you mentioned yesterday, with latvia and with the when you to make sure they are not the next ukraine. and to look north, across the gulf of finland to helsinki. and in the west, what does sweden do? jonathan: russia has no diplomatic will. compare and contrast that with the market conversation of yesterday. lisa: how much of it is just hope and not reality? at a point, i was struck with something the prime minister said, which is he is not backed into a corner and he is doing these things. at what point are we throwing that out as a potential risk? that risk is becoming reality. jonathan: futures are down 8/10 of 1%. nasdaq was down 1.1% after a big gains -- a big day of gains yesterday. getting this headline from interfax, the russian president spoke to macron and schultz about ukraine by phone. that call has happened. the repor

that was a member of the _ and estonia and georgia.and georgia. that was a | member of the ukrainian parliament from the southern city of edessa but now the capital. the city of deep roar has been hit by three russian air strikes damaging roar has been hit by three russian airstrikes damaging an roar has been hit by three russian air strikes damaging an apartment block and a kindergarten. sarah rents. raynsford has given us the latest from there. this was an air strike, or three air strikes, in fact, that happened in the early hours of this morning. the air raid sirens went off at about a:30am this morning here in dnipro. they rang out for more than three hours, which is extremely unusual. we have been hearing sirens every single day since this war began and people have got used to scrambling to their basements and to their bunkers, if they have them. but until now, there hasn't been any actual danger to the city because we understand that has been missiles and things flying over and the air raid sirens just detecting that, but this ti

estonia, latvia, lithuania and just keep going?ession started. i think we've surprised putin with, first of all, the level of unity. and secondly with the resolve. i mean, the sanctions that we have been able to implement are significant. i don't think he expected anything like this. but we cannot rest on the laurels and congratulate ourselves for the things we've done well over the past four weeks. we need to prepare for the long-term era in european security. this war is not over yet and we should not expect easy solutions. >> how concerned are you that putin could actually use chemical or biological weapons in ukraine? >> he could. our main message -- i mean, he's committed unspeakable crimes already. look at what he has done with conventional weapons in cities like mariupol. we in estonia see from the front row, we have received more than 25,000 ukrainian war refugees. a third of them are children. another third are mothers. the final third primarily pensioners, the elderly. we've seen millions of refugees in europe. it is a cr

clearly, it's not going to be estonia who would be the first to vote for it.s going to be established military powers. we also need to remember, just give me a second, please. we also need to remember that you need to give full credit to the ukrainian military. in the context of the ukraine's defensive posture, ukraine right now deployed one of the most effective military forces in some is this is superior to some of the military's of a number of nato member countries. if russia is so bad in its -- why don't generals in brussels make a quick decision and destroy the force that, according to you, is performance so -- is performing so badly. we need to understand the realities on the ground and we also need to understand the complexities of the situation. when we're discussing war, it is important that the war is discussed by people who actually understand the business of war. not people who are making empty promises and who are not going to end up fighting. who are not going to go to the front line to actually confront that force. so, before you subleasing, --

he is in estonia heading to franch and will meet with emmanuel macron. how much will they talk about to sell debt by the euro region and alternative methods to get gas at a time when frankly germany has said they cannot not rely on russian gas and how are they going to support themselves while they try to transition to a new energy future. the u.s. treasury department selling three-year notes at a time when people are still pricing in six rate hikes. how much do we get pushback's or less demand as people look to a stagflationary environment? jonathan: team coverage starts right now. maria, the plan that is brewing in the eu, how big is this? maria: it is in the works and we don't know the details but a good comparison would be the pandemic response, billions of euros plan with the european institutions with aaa rated debt would go to the markets and payout to the different countries that make up the european union. what i hear is it could be something in that region the number is floating. if i give you a pacific number, it is a repeat -- a specific numb

people of estonia who lived through decades of estonia who lived through decades of soviet— of estoniaratic country free to choose _ sovereign democratic country free to choose its _ sovereign democratic country free to choose its own future. the numbers of killed _ choose its own future. the numbers of killed and — choose its own future. the numbers of killed and wounded civilians in ukraine — of killed and wounded civilians in ukraine continue to rise. as of today. — ukraine continue to rise. as of today, more than 1.7 million people have been— today, more than 1.7 million people have been forced to flee their own country _ have been forced to flee their own country. more than 800,000 people have become internally displaced within— have become internally displaced within ukraine, many more people are trying _ within ukraine, many more people are trying to— within ukraine, many more people are trying to free but cannot get out of besieged _ trying to free but cannot get out of besieged areas. there continue to be besieged areas. there continue to he reports _ besieged areas. there con

part of estonia's state-run paramilitary defense.on into ukraine, membership has soared. >> already, over 500 out of the 2,000 have send in their application to join the organization. >> reporter: estonia is among the baltic states once controlled by russia. but since 2004, they have been members of nato and the european union. estonia's prime minister says their country feels no direct military threat from the current russian-ukraine conflict. but these women are not convinced. >> i think most of us in baltic are living right now in frightening situation because it's just not normal, what's going on. and we have to prepare, i think. i -- i just can't sit and wait to see if -- if something happens. >> reporter: after a freezing night spent in self-built tents, these new recruits learn about rifles and bullets, how to apply camouflage, navigate in the woods, and communicate over walkie-talkie. readying to defend themselves and their country against violence they hope never comes. lynda kinkade, cnn. >>> now, there's been a lot of spec

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does estonia want american troops in estonia permanently? >> yes.other allies, primarily, unassuming. stuart: do you think nato is united and stronger and more firm? >> i've been in the business of security and defense for 20 years plus. i have never seen the level of unity we are witnessing today. vladimir putin has achieved something that is quite extraordinary. stuart: thanks for being with us. hope you come and see us again soon. russia wants to overturn the ban on russian clubs taking part in european soccer competitions. they want to overturn the ban. was the band. was it succeed? >> russia's attempt has been rejected so to review russia's soccer teams have been suspended, no russian clubs complain the champion league at the national side is banned from playing in the world cup. stuart: is a forced get out of our systems, you can't take part in this sport. it is complete isolation forced on the russians. >> the question is will putin bend to it? when the billionaires and oligarchs pressure him that is when he comes to the table. don't know if

translation: god forbid - i if we are no more, then latvia, lithuania, estonia will be next, then moldovageorgia, poland. but president putin is unbowed — and defends his invasion. translation: i would never- renounce my conviction that russians and ukrainians are one people, despite part of the residence of ukraine having been brainwashed by the nazi nationalist propaganda. in germany, people gather to offer a home to some of the one million ukrainians who have now fled their country. delegations from ukraine and russia hold discussions in neighbouring belarus, but ukraine's president says only direct talks with vladimir putin can end the war. here, the government imposes sanctions on two more of the russian super—rich — and bans them from travelling to the uk. and two luxury yachts owned by russian oligarchs are seized by germany and france, in a clampdown on kremlin supporters. stay with us for continued analysis in the uk and around the world. good evening. we're live in the ukrainian capital kyiv, where there's a real sense of foreboding, with fighting in this war now little more tha

so those back ups in poland, in lithuania, in estonia, and in the, in the, in nato. and, and go double the number of bathrooms or with the new bathrooms or in swatca, hungary, bulgaria, and romania. which lead us will then announce to moral, oh oh and there are more in poland there also additional troops from the u. s. i reason that is the or the vol scare base i met with us are under another pilots. so there, there has been in significant increase of, of natal, i suspect, united states presence in eastern part of the lines. this is our, an immediate response has all that taken place. then i think we need to separate that the bit from the more longer term adaptation or alliance. and we will spend some time now from now until the summit in june to make it more from mental decisions are on our, the tenants on the fence. it's about me said, think of the turns on the fence, especially in the east and there i expect that a part of that will be a significant increase of our presence on the ground in east, on part of the ice ah, for the long term. so immediately we're done

with countries like estonia and poland that do. i think it is important that we think back on nato enlargement it was not one policy or one decision. it was something that proceeded in stages. with the first round in 1999, poland, hungary, czech republic coming in it was problematic for russia, irritated russia. at the same time it came in there was because of a war. -- the kosovo war. those three countries came in conjunction with the nato founding act, the effort of nato to reassure russia was not directed against russia and make some assurances about not moving equipment. permanently stationing -- stationing troops and infrastructure to alleviate russian concerns. 2004, the so-called big bang, seven more countries coming in including the three baltics, a little bit more problematic for the russians as they work formerly -- were formally republics of the soviet union. i think it could have been managed over time. those three former soviet republics had a special static -- status during the cold war, their incorporation was never

you know that you have reinforced the forces in this when you are in estonia, that you have sent some additional fighters to war menia and to poland. so from that point, as you need to has done what is possible for the time being to show russia that nature was fitting to defend native territory. so what is the greatest concern right now for nato leaders? i'm not a neutral leader anymore. however, the major concern may be very cautiously for my side is that there are one or the other unexpected reactions from the president to teen, towards nato, as he has done it during the last weeks or months. i would like to see, always claiming that nature was violating the interest of russia, which is not the case. we all know that data has been founded in 1949, and they do has never started. the war need was only place in those countries in the all new countries to conduct defense if necessary, and required that even the, the changes we have here during the last i will call it 8 years since the occupational of the grim pen coming up and into this all directed for 360 degree defense of naval terri

latvia, lithuania and estonia joined nato in 2004.hree countries were under soviet rule for so long they're populated by many ethnic russians and russian speakers to this day. about 7% of lithuania's population speaks russian. 27% in estonia, 33% in latvia. we know vladimir putin's ultimate goal is to protect russians everywhere, not just within the borders of his count preep that's not conjecture, he's actually said that. vladimir putin said in televised comments that moscow needed to defend russian speakers in ukraine's east as well as its own interest. some may be now wondering, what's next? small countries like latvia, lithuania and estonia would have good reason to be worried about an actual russian expansion into their countries even though they are nato members. joining me now is the permanent representative of latvia to the united nations. andres pilkovich. thank you for joining us. i want to ask you that your neighboring baltic countries have expressed great fear and concern about the fact if russia succeeds in its invasion o

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the presence of nato forces not only in estonia but the whole eastern flank.s meeting in the coming days. >> are you expecting to see any movement as it relates to a no-fly zone. president biden has said that's a non-starter or the polish migs that ukraine has been asking for. i assume president zelenskyy will again ask for that again tomorrow when he addresses you all virtually? >> there is actually a strong agreement between nato countries. it might happen when we cross some red lines. hopefully it will not happen. >> mr. president, you spoke earlier about red lines. i want to ask you about some comments we heard from president biden earlier today. he said the possibility that putin could use chemical weapons is a, quote, real threat. he has not yet said it would be a red line. do you think if putin uses chemical weapons, that is a red line in this conflict? >> i hope he's not going to do that, but we should be ready for these kind of brutal movements. yeah, it might be a red line and then we have to decide what to do. >> what should happen if he uses chemic