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Fox News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
The ‘best way' to ensure peace is to help Ukraine win war against Russia, Estonian defense minister urges
Baltic defense ministers Dovile Sakaliene, Andris Spruds and Hanno Pevkur try to find 'Common Ground' on efforts to end the war in Ukraine on 'Special Report.'
Fox News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
'War of exhaustion': Foreign leaders discuss efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Sakaliene, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds and Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur discuss reaching peace in Europe on 'Special Report.'
Iraqi News
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Estonia to withdraw its troops from in US-led coalitionin Iraq
Baghdad ( – Estonia's greatest military deployment overseas is coming to a conclusion, with soldiers returning from Iraq in September. The Estonian Minister of Defense, Hanno Pevkur, stated on Thursday that its forces will withdraw from the US-led Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR), a military operation aiming to defeat ISIS and increase regional stability, according to the Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR), an Estonian publicly funded and owned radio and television organization. The Estonian military has been contributing to the mission since 2023, with about 80 Estonian servicemen now stationed in the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, Erbil. Estonian troops have to get used to a new culture, sweltering heat, and a rapidly changing security situation. The Estonians believe that training alongside allies and acquiring experience in a battle zone is particularly beneficial. The Estonian troops are gradually packing up at the base. However, this does not imply that they will totally disappear from the region. One staff officer will remain at the NATO Mission Iraq (NMI) in Baghdad, according to Estonia's ERR. Pevkur mentioned in a statement that recent developments in the Middle East have a clear impact on the region's already unstable security situation, but Iraq remains stable. According to Pevkur, the stability Iraq witnesses allows Estonian troops to end their involvement in the military operation and focus on strengthening Estonia's national defense.
Shafaq News
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
President Barzani with Estonia DM: Terrorism fight on table
Shafaq News – Erbil On Wednesday, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur to discuss security cooperation. According to a statement from the Presidency, the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral ties in defense and counterterrorism, with both sides highlighting Estonia's contribution within the Global Coalition against ISIS. سهرۆك نێچيرڤان بارزانى لهگهڵ وهزيرى بهرگريى ئيستۆنيا كۆبووهوه — Kurdistan Region Presidency (@KurdistanRegion) July 16, 2025 Barzani expressed appreciation for Estonia's support to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, reaffirming his commitment to expanding cooperation in all sectors. Pevkur, in turn, praised the Region's efforts in fighting terrorism and underscored his country's interest in deepening relations with both Erbil and Baghdad. The meeting also covered regional developments, including the situation in Syria, relations between Erbil and Baghdad, and other shared concerns.
Rudaw Net
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
President Barzani, Estonian defense minister discuss defense ties, regional developments
Also in Kurdistan KRG cabinet to address financial crisis amid new round of meetings with Baghdad KRG ministry condemns drone strikes on Duhok oil fields as operations halt Kurdistan oil fields targeted for third day in a row in drone attacks Archaeologists unearth over 6,000-year-old settlement near Erbil A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Wednesday met with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur to discuss strengthening security and defense cooperation, as well as Estonia's continued role in the Global Coalition to Defeat the Islamic State (ISIS). A statement from the Kurdistan Region Presidency cited President Barzani as expressing 'sincere gratitude and appreciation for Estonia's unwavering support and assistance to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, particularly in our collective fight against terrorism.' He also emphasized the Kurdistan Region's readiness 'to strengthen joint cooperation with Estonia in all fields.' For his part, Minister Pevkur affirmed Estonia's commitment to expanding relations and deepening cooperation with both Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. He conveyed his country's 'appreciation for the Kurdistan Region's role in the fight against ISIS' and broader counter-terrorism efforts, the Kurdistan Region Presidency said. The talks also covered the status of Erbil-Baghdad relations, the situation in neighboring Syria, recent developments in the Middle East, and other matters of shared interest. Also attending the meeting were Kurdistan Region Vice President Sheikh Jaafar Sheikh Mustafa, Peshmerga Minister Shoresh Ismail and Peshmerga Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Issa Ozeir. ISIS captured large areas of northern and central Iraq in 2014, but its self-declared caliphate was dismantled in 2017 after Iraqi and Kurdish forces, backed by the US-led Global Coalition, reclaimed the territory. Estonia has been part of the coalition since 2016. In April, Tallinn deployed up to 110 personnel to Erbil, tasked with base defense, rapid response, and providing security for coalition advisors during missions outside Erbil Air Base. While Estonia's role in the coalition is not widely publicized, its contributions include counter-terrorism financing, intelligence sharing, and humanitarian aid.
