AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNordic-Baltic Summit in Tallinn: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Nordic and Baltic leaders in Estonia’s capital, as drone incidents keep straining the region. Estonia and Zelenskyy agreed to work on cheaper ways to counter drones, with Ukraine offering its own low-cost interceptor drone know-how and specialists. Drone Deal with Latvia: Zelenskyy also signed a drone cooperation deal with Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs, aiming for ongoing expert collaboration beyond just buying equipment. Public Opinion on Defence: A new ECFR poll found most Europeans back higher defence spending and more EU-made weapons, with Estonia among the surveyed; Italians were the main outlier. US Ally Doubts: The same ECFR research shows trust in the US as an ally has fallen sharply, with only one in 10 Europeans seeing the US as an ally. Estonia Economy: Statistics Estonia reported exports up 13% and imports up 12% year-on-year to April, with a trade deficit of €365 million. Local Life: Tallinn Social Democrats want free museum entry for children and teens up to 18, arguing costs have cut visits after school trip fees were banned. Business: Bolt launched in Milan, expanding its ride-hailing footprint across 26 EU countries.
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