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MoscowTimes.com: Why Russians Put Stalin at the Top of the List
http://www.moscowtimes.ru/article/1045/42/371353.htm
Sept. 27, 2008
Estonia: President Ilves said we cannot allow the provisions of international...
Estonia: President Ilves said we cannot allow the provisions of international law to be observed selectively
Sept.23, 2008
Estonia: Ex-security official accused of spying - International Herald Tribune
Estonia: Ex-security official accused of spying - International Herald Tribune
Sept. 21, 2008
BBC NEWS, reporting from Estonia: Expat Russians gaining confidence
BBC NEWS | Programmes | From Our Own Correspondent | Expat Russians gaining confidence
MoscowTimes.com:Rice Says Russia's on Road To Isolation and Irrelevance
http://www.moscowtimes.ru/article/1010/42/371054.htm
Sept. 18, 2008
Estonia's addiction to gambling brings cash and death
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hcA6CpYmftvCGujiGuAUvmTv3EiQ
Sept. 16, 2008
Estonia: The President of the Republic met with the leaders of Slovenia
Estonia: The President of the Republic met with the leaders of Slovenia
Sept. 14, 2008
Financial Post - Brad Jurjens, filmmaker from Estonia
Hard Times Tough On Filmmakers
Europe.view | The weakness of the West | Economist.com
Europe.view | The weakness of the West | Economist.com
Sept.10, 2008
After Georgia | Europe (?) "stands up to Russia" | Economist.com
After Georgia | Europe stands up to Russia | Economist.com
Sept. 7, 2008
The Times - Hot Spot: Welcome to the Estonian Age
The Times - Hot Spot: Welcome to the Estonian Age
Estonia becomes the Las Vegas of Europe - and pays a heavy price
Business: Estonia becomes the Las Vegas of Europe - and pays a heavy price | UK news | The Observer
Sept. 6, 2008
The Guardian: Russia: Kremlin wins war but faces new battle as investors scrambl
Russia: Kremlin wins war but faces new battle as investors scramble for exit | World news | The Guardian
Putin wants a new Russian empire - Telegraph
Putin wants a new Russian empire - Telegraph
Sept. 5, 2008
MoscowTimes.com - Building a Strong Georgia
http://www.moscowtimes.ru/article/600/42/370674.htm
Russia and Georgia | Put out even more flags | Economist.com
Russia and Georgia | Put out even more flags | Economist.com
The West and Russia | Cold comfort | Economist.com
The West and Russia | Cold comfort | Economist.com
Sept. 4, 2008
From Russia Without Love: Kremlin Calls Mr. White a U.S. Agent - WSJ.comFrom Russia Without Love: Kremlin Calls Mr. White a U.S. Agent - WSJ.com
Sept. 3, 2008
Understanding Russia - washingtonpost.com
Understanding Russia - washingtonpost.com
The Moscow Times: Turning Russia Into a Terrorist Enclave
http://www.moscowtimes.ru/article/1029/42/370642.htm
Sept.1, 2008
Spiegel Interview - Interview With Alexander Solzhenitsyn - NYTimes.com
Spiegel Interview - Interview With Alexander Solzhenitsyn - NYTimes.com
Economist.com What Russia will do next-A secret e-mail to Mr Putin reaches our
Europe.view | What Russia will do next | Economist.com
Aug.21, 2008
Öölaulupidu(Night SongFestival) - August 20, 2008 in Estonia
http://uudised.err.ee/index.php?0&popup=video&id=15728
http://uudised.err.ee/index.php?0&popup=video&id=15729
http://uudised.err.ee/index.php?0&popup=video&id=15730
http://uudised.err.ee/index.php?0&popup=video&id=15731
http://uudised.err.ee/index.php?0&popup=video&id=15732
Aug. 20, 2008
Village of Hope: ESTONIA REGAINS INDEPENDENCE 17 YEARS AGO TODAY:
Village of Hope » Blog Archive » ESTONIA REGAINS INDEPENDANCE 17 YEARS AGO TODAY:
Itching for Eestimaa: on jälle aeg (öölaulupidu descriptive - 19.august2008)
Itching for Eestimaa: on jälle aeg
2008 Education Olympics Medal Count - Estonia has 8!!
Education Olympics - Countries
Aug. 18, 2008
WallStreetJournal.com - Russia Set to Leave A Battered Georgia
Russia Set to Leave A Battered Georgia - WSJ.com
JBANC Press Release: For Immediate Release
Baltic Americans Rally in Washington, DC in Support of Georgia
Washington, DC (JBANC) --- Demonstrations in support of Georgia against Russian aggression were attended in Washington, DC
on August 15 and 16 by approximately 500 people, including a large number of Baltic-Americans.
Statement on Russian Invasion of Georgia
The Estonian American National Council is the nationally elected body representing Estonian Americans. We strongly condemn the Russian invasion of Georgia, and call upon the United States and its allies to take all measures necessary to pull back Russian troops from Georgia. The destruction of Georgian cities, facilities, and homes, and the loss of life must end.
The actions of Russia show its true colors. It wants to restore its control over the countries on its borders and will use whatever means to do so. The United States’ reaction to these events is critical to the stability and freedom of all countries formerly under Soviet occupation. The United States must immediately begin work with Europe and NATO to show Russia that its actions jeopardize its standing and relations in the world of free nations. The United States must also implement all meaningful sanctions against Russia. Further, the United States must work with all East and Central European countries to jointly strengthen their ability to maintain their democracies and gains achieved since their independence.
Estonian Americans stand with Georgians in this difficult time!
***
Statement by the Central and East European Coalition (CEEC):
Karl Altau
Managing Director
Joint Baltic American National Committee, Inc.
400 Hurley Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850
tel. 301-340-1954
fax 301-309-1406
jbanc@jbanc.org
http://jbanc.org
Estonian American National Council, Inc.
American Latvian Association, Inc.
Lithuanian American Council, Inc.
Aug. 14,2008
Washingtonpost.com: Russia's War Is The West's Challenge-Mikheil Saakashvili
Russia's War Is The West's Challenge
balticbusinessnews.com - USA living district in Texas named after Estonia
balticbusinessnews.com - USA living district named after Estonia
Townhall.com - Time To Get Serious With Russia
Townhall.com - Printer Friendly
Aug.13, 2008
Estonian President’s Statement to the People of EstoniaStatement of President Ilves to the people of Estonia regarding the situation in Georgia
12.08.2008
Dear Estonian people.
All of us who value democratic values and the ideals of freedom support Georgia today. A democratic European country has fallen victim to aggression.
The world, but especially the European Union and NATO, cannot just remain a bystander in this situation. The events are taking place too close to us and with a people that wishes to tie its future to Europe and European values.
We must use all the possibilities at our disposal to immediately halt the military activity and to prevent continued casualties on Georgia’s territory.
It is for this reason that the leaders of the Baltic countries, Poland and Ukraine have decided to make a joint visit to Georgia’s capital Tbilisi today. Together we will continue our activities in the UN, the European Union, and other international organization in order to find a fast and permanent solution to the conflict. .
The Russian-Georgian war is a touchstone for the European Union for shaping European security policies in the future. Europe must re-evaluate its entire current security and foreign policy and bring it into conformity with the new reality. We must thoroughly rethink what the significantly changed security environment in the vicinity of Europe means for Estonia.
Estonia, as a European Union and NATO member state, is not directly threatened by foreign aggression. Our people should not be afraid or feel endangered.
Estonia’s primary security guarantee is our international credibility, the fulfillment of the obligations we have accepted, as well as our readiness to participate in the resolution of Europe’s and the world’s problems.
In Estonia we must not rush to make decisions that might reduce the defense capabilities of our country or weaken our domestic security. A great responsibility rests with our parliament and government to find sufficient opportunities to strengthen our statehood.
I wish us all the strength and peace of mind to achieve this.
Toomas Hendrik Ilves
President of the Republic of Estonia
Office of the President
Public Relations Department
Phone +372 631 6229
Aug. 13, 2008
FrontPage Magazine: Estonia-Sing a Song of Freedom
FrontPage Magazine
Aug. 11, 2008
NYTimes.com - Op-Ed Columnist - Will Russia Get Away With It?
Op-Ed Columnist - Will Russia Get Away With It? - Op-Ed - NYTimes.com
Aug. 10, 2008
AFP: Skipping Olympics, Estonian president opts for French lessons
AFP: Skipping Olympics, Estonian president opts for French lessons
Edward Lucas"The New Cold War"
http://edwardlucas.blogspot.com/2008/08/georgia-my-take-from-todays-london.html
Aug. 8, 2008
WallStreetJournal: Stalinism Was Just as Bad as Nazism - Mart Laar
Stalinism Was Just as Bad as Nazism - WSJ.com
Economist.com: Georgia and Russia | War erupts in Georgia
Georgia and Russia | War erupts in Georgia | Economist.com
Fighting with Russia spreads to cities across Georgia - CNN.com
Fighting with Russia spreads to cities across Georgia - CNN.com
Aug. 1, 2008
Govt Technology: Wireless Internet Connects 1.4 Million Citizens in Estonia
Wireless Internet Connects 1.4 Million Citizens in Estonia - Government Technology
Star Newspapers: With Love: From Russia to Estonia
Star Community Newspapers
QatarNews: Estonians celebrate ‘white nights’ during festival
The Peninsula On-line: Qatar's leading English Daily
Russia Condemns Rewriting Of World War Two History
Javno - World
Times Online - Estonia - Best of Times, Worst of Times: Hannah
Best of Times, Worst of Times: Hannah - Times Online
Scots urged to embrace the burgeoning Baltic tiger - Times Online
Scots urged to embrace the burgeoning Baltic tiger - Times Online
June 21, 2008
American Thinker: Will Estonia Liberate the United States?
American Thinker: Will Estonia Liberate the United States?
Not being dependent on Russian transit is the best thing for Estonia
http://businessneweurope.eu/storyf1101
June 20, 2008
Economist.com -Lithuania split by the atom
Europe.view | Lithuania split by the atom | Economist.com
Estonia pays price of defying Russia
BUSINESS NEW EUROPE - bne Page
June 18, 2008
Reuters: Estonia, Latvia see Russian hypocrisy in visa rules
Estonia, Latvia see Russian hypocrisy in visa rules | Reuters
June 17, 2008
California News: Torrey Pines High grad Pold swimming for Estonia in Beijing
OLYMPICS: Torrey Pines High grad Pold looks forward to swimming for Estonia in Beijing : North County Times - Californian
AsburyParkPress.com: Book tells of Soviet crime against Estonians
Book tells of Soviet crime against Estonians | APP.com | Asbury Park Press
Qatar -GulfTimes - Baltic states remember victims of Soviet deportations
Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper - Europe/World
June 9, 2008
PaulGoble: Window on Eurasia - Siberia as a US State, Russian nationalists,more
WindowonEurasia
June 8, 2008
RussiaToday : News : Estonia gives Belarusian students political refuge
RussiaToday : News : Estonia gives Belarusian students political refuge
June 7, 2008
Positively Transforming: Estonia: Estonian at its most aesthetic
Positively Transforming: Estonia: Estonian at its most aesthetic
Inventive Estonia : The Most Connected City in Europe
Inventive Estonia : The Most Connected City in Europe
June 5 ,2008
Teenindus Eestis
Positively Transforming: Estonia: Now that's what I call service
Gorbachev Calls for Museum to honor Victims of Soviet Repression
http://www.moscowtimes.ru/article/1010/42/368017.htm
June 4, 2008
Business Week: Baltic economies slide into era of hard times
Baltic economies slide into era of hard times
June 3, 2008
Letters from Estonia: THE BLACKHEADS
Letters from Estonia: THE BLACKHEADS
June 1, 2008
Georgia; Katyn & Russia;Georgia & Russia;Russian spies;Estonia & tourism...
Georgia Updates are now archived on the website of the President of Georgia and may be accessed at http://www.president.gov.ge/GeorgiaUpdates.html. Please direct any comments or inquiries related to Georgia Update to georgia.update@gmail.com
Russia Illegally Deploys New Troops in Abkhazia; Georgia Calls for
Immediate Withdrawal, Condemns Reckless Escalation
In apparent prelude to military action, Russia cites former President Putin’s
widely condemned April 16 decree establishing ties with separatist rebels
Russia today illegally and unilaterally deployed 400 new troops in Georgia’s Abkhazia
region in flagrant violation of international agreements. The move marks another sharp
escalation by Moscow in a conflict that has alarmed the international community. Last
week, the United Nations condemned the recent downing by Russia of a Georgian
aircraft in Georgian airspace.
This is the first explicit action by Russia that invokes former President Putin’s April 16
decree establishing official links with separatist rebels in Georgia. The international
community—including the European Union, the UN, NATO, and the United States—
roundly condemned that decree, and called on Russia to revoke or at least not to
implement it. Today’s new troop deployment also further subverts any remaining
Russian claim to be acting as a mediator in the conflict.
Despite hopes that new Russian President Dmitry Medvedev would seek to calm tensions
with Georgia, this latest action seems to confirm that Moscow will continue with its policy
of annexing Georgian territory. Medvedev is set to meet President Mikheil Saakashvili
on June 7 in St. Petersburg. Saakashvili said on Thursday that Georgia would refrain
from any actions that might be perceived as even remotely provocative in advance of
that meeting.
Russia thinly veiled its actions by saying that they were “in accordance with the Russian
president's decree on humanitarian aid to Abkhazia.” Its defense ministry labeled the
new soldiers “railroad troops,” claiming they would rehabilitate strategic infrastructure in
the separatist-controlled territory. However, there is no means of verifying such a claim,
nor to assess how heavily armed the new troops are. Furthermore, such engineering
troops are not recognized—even by Russia itself—as legitimate peacekeeping forces.
Traditionally, their role is to make technical preparations in advance of military action.
The Foreign Ministry of Georgia strongly protested the deployment, which appears aimed
at preparing military transport routes for an invasion of Georgia. “Nobody needs to bring
railway forces to the territory of another country unless a military intervention is being
prepared,” said Grigol Vashadze, First Deputy Foreign Minister.
Saakashvili has requested an urgent call with Medvedev to discuss Russia’s latest
military move in the Abkhazia region. The Government of Georgia is also briefing senior
officials in Western capitals about today’s developments.
Earlier this week, the UN confirmed that a Russian fighter jet—either a MiG-29 or an SU-
27—was responsible for shooting down an unarmed Georgian drone in Georgia’s airspace
on April 20. Russia has also recently illegally deployed heavy artillery and anti-aircraft
systems, armored vehicles, and hundreds of troops—among them up to 500
paratroopers—in the Abkhazia region.
Paratroopers, whose function is to conduct airborne assaults, are not conventionally
considered to be peacekeeping troops. Russia’s Itar-Tass news agency has quoted a
source in the Russian Air Force as confirming the deployment: “The paratroopers came
to Abkhazia with their submachine guns, machine guns, and grenade launchers. They
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also have about 30 airborne combat vehicles, artillery and air defense launchers,
including ZSU-23-2 anti-aircraft systems.”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1. RIA Novosti, “Russian railroad troops enter Abkhazia to help rebuild roads”:
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20080531/108953337.html
2. Georgia Update, “United Nations Confirms Russian Fighter Jet Shot & Destroyed
Georgian Unmanned Police Aircraft on April 20”:
http://www.president.gov.ge/PDF/GEORGIA_UPDATE_2008-05-26.pdf
3. Georgia Update, “Overview of World Reaction”:
http://www.president.gov.ge/PDF/GEORGIA%20UPDATE_2008-04-24-2.pdf
4. Itar-Tass, “Russian Defense Ministry to hold peacekeepers’ rotation in Abkhazia
in late May”: http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=12711009&PageNum=0
July 30, 2008
Economist.com - A Big Mac is cheaper in Estonia than in USA
The Big Mac Index | Sandwiched | Economist.com
Economist.com - Captive nations inside Russia
Europe.view | For your freedom and ours | Economist.com
July 28, 2008
AFP: Two Estonians are first to swim across Gulf of Finland
AFP: Two Estonians are first to swim across Gulf of Finland
July 19, 2008
Medvedev;Comrade Lenin: Alive and Well;Kelam &Georgia;Georgia & Russia;HANNAH
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/jul/17/medvedevs-wider-europe/
July 16, 2008
Newsweek: A Smarter Way to Fight (including Kalev Sepp)
New Battle Maps for Iraq, Colombia and Beyond | Newsweek International | Newsweek.com
July 15, 2008
European court overturns Hungarian prohibition on "communist" star
Politics.Hu: European court overturns Hungarian prohibition on "communist" star
July 12, 2008
Star-Telegram.com - Estonia pianos making some noise in U.S. market
Estonia pianos making some noise in U.S. market | International | Star-Telegram.com
July 5, 2008
The Independent - The Complete Guide to Estonia (Ed:a nice summary)
The Complete Guide to: Estonia - Cultural Holidays, Holidays - The Independent
Eha Urbsalu
Savvy.com - Entertainment/Delicious Divas/Forever Eha
Kommersant Moscow: Estonians Withdrew from Finno-Ugric Conference
Estonians Withdrew from Finno-Ugrics - Kommersant Moscow
Moscow Times: A Rich Russia Must Protect All People (President Ilves)
http://www.moscowtimes.ru/article/1016/42/368684.htm
Hans Tammemagi: Civilization's golden era is teetering on collapse
Civilization's golden era is teetering on collapse