On June 27, 2025, Estonia officially announced its formal notification to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention. The rationale provided cites the deteriorating security environment in Europe driven by Russia's ongoing aggressive military actions against Ukraine. Estonia emphasizes that withdrawing from the treaty is necessary to grant its Defence Forces additional flexibility to strengthen national defence capabilities amid worsening regional threats. This legal move signals Estonia's recalibration of its defense posture in response to heightened Russian hostility. No further specifics on defense measures or treaty implications are provided in the statement.

On June 27, 2025, Estonia officially announced its formal notification to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention. The rationale provided cites the deteriorating security environment in Europe driven by Russia's ongoing aggressive military actions against Ukraine. Estonia emphasizes that withdrawing from the treaty is necessary to grant its Defence Forces additional flexibility to strengthen national defence capabilities amid worsening regional threats. This legal move signals Estonia's recalibration of its defense posture in response to heightened Russian hostility. No further specifics on defense measures or treaty implications are provided in the statement.