https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/estonia-shifts-troops-closer-to-russia-in-active-defence-pushContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/estonia-shifts-troops-closer-to-russia-in-active-defence-pushhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/estonia-shifts-troops-closer-to-russia-in-active-defence-push#u114672Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:55:19 +0000Estonia is moving its armed forces closer to the Russian border as part of an 'active defence' strategy. The country's 1st Infantry Brigade will relocate from Tapa to Johvi, a town just west of the city of Narva on the Russian border. This move aims to enhance Estonia's long-range strike capabilities and prepare for possible Russian provocations.Why it mattersEstonia shares a border with Russia and has been taking steps to bolster its defence in response to growing tensions. The country is a member of the European Union and NATO, and its military strategy is closely aligned