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"The information war will be won not only by defending our values, but by strategically projecting them into contested information environments."
The west must stop playing defence to avoid losing the information war, writes Pekka Kallioniemi.
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The west must stop playing defence to avoid losing the information war, writes Pekka Kallioniemi.
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Beyond Defence: A Proactive Strategy for the West in the Information Domain - International Centre for Defence and Security
The information war is not a future threat—it is the defining battlefield of the present.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:47 AM
"The information war will be won not only by defending our values, but by strategically projecting them into contested information environments."
The west must stop playing defence to avoid losing the information war, writes Pekka Kallioniemi.
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The west must stop playing defence to avoid losing the information war, writes Pekka Kallioniemi.
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Beijing's growing compute capacity strengthens its hand in the global AI race — and the west should take note.
Toomas Hanso examines Eastern Data Western Compute (EDWC), its roots, role in China’s AI policy, and what it means for its global ambitions.
Toomas Hanso examines Eastern Data Western Compute (EDWC), its roots, role in China’s AI policy, and what it means for its global ambitions.
More Than Meets the AI: China’s Data Centre Strategy - International Centre for Defence and Security
In February 2022, Beijing launched Eastern Data Western Compute (EDWC), a national megaproject to compute data from China’s developed eastern areas in its rural western regions, which enjoy a regional...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Beijing's growing compute capacity strengthens its hand in the global AI race — and the west should take note.
Toomas Hanso examines Eastern Data Western Compute (EDWC), its roots, role in China’s AI policy, and what it means for its global ambitions.
Toomas Hanso examines Eastern Data Western Compute (EDWC), its roots, role in China’s AI policy, and what it means for its global ambitions.
⬇️ Check out the new report “Europe-Russia: Balance of Power” by Ifri, which assesses the evolving power balance between Europe and Russia and highlights the challenges Europe must address by 2030.
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🇪🇺🇷🇺 #Europe - #Russia: Political Systems and Societal Resilience.
🔎 Read Ifri's new collective Study: "Europe-Russia: Balance of Power Review". www.ifri.org/en/studies/e...
🔎 Read Ifri's new collective Study: "Europe-Russia: Balance of Power Review". www.ifri.org/en/studies/e...
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
⬇️ Check out the new report “Europe-Russia: Balance of Power” by Ifri, which assesses the evolving power balance between Europe and Russia and highlights the challenges Europe must address by 2030.
ICDS was glad to help.
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ICDS was glad to help.
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Takaichi’s summit with the US President was widely considered as a first major foreign policy trial for the new Prime Minister—a test she mastered successfully, writes Prannavan Surendran.
Trump’s Visit to Japan—Sakura Trees as a Symbol for New Beginnings? - International Centre for Defence and Security
In Japan, Sakura trees mark the arrival of spring and signify rebirth or renewal. As this cultural symbol, Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has announced that Japan will gift Sakura trees to the US on th...
icds.ee
November 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Takaichi’s summit with the US President was widely considered as a first major foreign policy trial for the new Prime Minister—a test she mastered successfully, writes Prannavan Surendran.
Resilience isn’t a destination. It’s a muscle you exercise every day.
Too often, resilience is treated as crisis management rather than a standing posture, writes David Cattler.
Too often, resilience is treated as crisis management rather than a standing posture, writes David Cattler.
Europe’s War and the Baltic Lesson: Building Resilience When the Front Is Everywhere - International Centre for Defence and Security
The frontline has moved. The war is already here, and managing it by financial and policy decisions is no longer enough. To withstand the aggression and win the war, Europe needs cultural and psycholo...
icds.ee
November 5, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Resilience isn’t a destination. It’s a muscle you exercise every day.
Too often, resilience is treated as crisis management rather than a standing posture, writes David Cattler.
Too often, resilience is treated as crisis management rather than a standing posture, writes David Cattler.
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Kõigile tuttavat tuumaseent, mis tekib siis, kui hiiglasliku plahvatuse tõttu üles paisatud rusud tõusevad atmosfääri ülemise piirini ja seejärel laiali vajuvad, ei ole nähtud juba 45 aastat.
Tony Lawrence kirjutab RKK uudiskirjas tuumakatsetustest. @icds-tallinn.bsky.social
Tony Lawrence kirjutab RKK uudiskirjas tuumakatsetustest. @icds-tallinn.bsky.social
Nädal välis- ja julgeolekupoliitikas: Tuumakatsetused, Euroopa kriisikindlus, Trump Jaapanis, Sahel, Ukraina õppetunnid Mustal merel – Diplomaatia
Rahvusvahelise Kaitseuuringute Keskuse (RKK) 2025. aasta 45. nädala uudiskiri. RKK teadurid kommenteerivad olulisi sündmusi ja suundumusi välispoliitikas ja julgeolekuvaldkonnas.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Kõigile tuttavat tuumaseent, mis tekib siis, kui hiiglasliku plahvatuse tõttu üles paisatud rusud tõusevad atmosfääri ülemise piirini ja seejärel laiali vajuvad, ei ole nähtud juba 45 aastat.
Tony Lawrence kirjutab RKK uudiskirjas tuumakatsetustest. @icds-tallinn.bsky.social
Tony Lawrence kirjutab RKK uudiskirjas tuumakatsetustest. @icds-tallinn.bsky.social
Estonia’s story shows that democracies can adapt faster than they believe, if they treat resilience not as an emergency measure but as second nature, writes David Cattler.
Europe’s War and the Baltic Lesson: Building Resilience When the Front Is Everywhere - International Centre for Defence and Security
The frontline has moved. The war is already here, and managing it by financial and policy decisions is no longer enough. To withstand the aggression and win the war, Europe needs cultural and psycholo...
icds.ee
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Estonia’s story shows that democracies can adapt faster than they believe, if they treat resilience not as an emergency measure but as second nature, writes David Cattler.
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Venemaa suurim relv on paratamatuse illusioon – usk, et nad suudavad lõputult kannatada ja ohverdada inimelusid oma eesmärkide nimel.
See relv tuleb murda, leiab Postimehe intervjuus RKK koosseisuväline teadur David Cattler.
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See relv tuleb murda, leiab Postimehe intervjuus RKK koosseisuväline teadur David Cattler.
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INTERVJUU ⟩ USA julgeolekuekspert: Kremli relv on illusioon
Kremli tugevaim relv on illusioon, et Vene inimesed suudavad lõputult kannatada ja Venemaal on lõputult inimressursse, ütleb USA julgeolekuekspert David Cattler.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Venemaa suurim relv on paratamatuse illusioon – usk, et nad suudavad lõputult kannatada ja ohverdada inimelusid oma eesmärkide nimel.
See relv tuleb murda, leiab Postimehe intervjuus RKK koosseisuväline teadur David Cattler.
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See relv tuleb murda, leiab Postimehe intervjuus RKK koosseisuväline teadur David Cattler.
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Europe's struggles in the Sahel reveal deep challenges: weak local buy-in, lack of shared identity, and clashing interests between international actors and Sahelian elites.
Eric Hall argues Europe must recalibrate its strategy around realistic goals.
Eric Hall argues Europe must recalibrate its strategy around realistic goals.
Europe’s Forthcoming Sahel Strategy: A Limited Role in a Multipolar Region - International Centre for Defence and Security
Europe’s previous security strategy towards the Sahel region, anchored in French-led operations and EU capacity-building missions, failed to deliver a lasting impact. Ambitions were unrealistic, given...
icds.ee
October 30, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Europe's struggles in the Sahel reveal deep challenges: weak local buy-in, lack of shared identity, and clashing interests between international actors and Sahelian elites.
Eric Hall argues Europe must recalibrate its strategy around realistic goals.
Eric Hall argues Europe must recalibrate its strategy around realistic goals.
Today, ICDS had the honour of hosting Taiwan's Vice Minister of Defense, Mr Alex Po.
The seminar compared how Estonia and Taiwan respond to repeated airspace violations and strengthen their airspace sovereignty.
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The seminar compared how Estonia and Taiwan respond to repeated airspace violations and strengthen their airspace sovereignty.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Today, ICDS had the honour of hosting Taiwan's Vice Minister of Defense, Mr Alex Po.
The seminar compared how Estonia and Taiwan respond to repeated airspace violations and strengthen their airspace sovereignty.
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The seminar compared how Estonia and Taiwan respond to repeated airspace violations and strengthen their airspace sovereignty.
@kristiraik.bsky.social
How can Europe adapt in the Central Sahel?
After coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Russia’s Africa Corps is filling the void. Europe’s role must shift to realistic, limited, and strategic engagement in a multipolar Sahel, writes Eric Hall.
After coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Russia’s Africa Corps is filling the void. Europe’s role must shift to realistic, limited, and strategic engagement in a multipolar Sahel, writes Eric Hall.
Europe’s Forthcoming Sahel Strategy: A Limited Role in a Multipolar Region - International Centre for Defence and Security
Europe’s previous security strategy towards the Sahel region, anchored in French-led operations and EU capacity-building missions, failed to deliver a lasting impact. Ambitions were unrealistic, given...
icds.ee
October 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
How can Europe adapt in the Central Sahel?
After coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Russia’s Africa Corps is filling the void. Europe’s role must shift to realistic, limited, and strategic engagement in a multipolar Sahel, writes Eric Hall.
After coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, Russia’s Africa Corps is filling the void. Europe’s role must shift to realistic, limited, and strategic engagement in a multipolar Sahel, writes Eric Hall.
📅 Tomorrow, ICDS hosts Taiwan’s Vice Minister of Defense, Mr Alex Po, in Tallinn.
The seminar will compare how Estonia and Taiwan respond to repeated airspace violations and strengthen airspace sovereignty.
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The seminar will compare how Estonia and Taiwan respond to repeated airspace violations and strengthen airspace sovereignty.
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Breaching the Skies: Estonia and Taiwan Respond to Airspace Violations - International Centre for Defence and Security
On 30 October 2025, the International Centre for Defence and Security (ICDS) will host a seminar in Tallinn featuring Mr Alex Po, Vice Minister of Defense of Taiwan.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
📅 Tomorrow, ICDS hosts Taiwan’s Vice Minister of Defense, Mr Alex Po, in Tallinn.
The seminar will compare how Estonia and Taiwan respond to repeated airspace violations and strengthen airspace sovereignty.
@kristiraik.bsky.social
The seminar will compare how Estonia and Taiwan respond to repeated airspace violations and strengthen airspace sovereignty.
@kristiraik.bsky.social
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USA president, kes veel septembris kritiseeris “sügavat, pimedat Hiinat”, on 30. oktoobri eel oma tooni muutnud, viidates nende “väga heale suhtele” ja “suurepärastele eelistele”.
Toomas Hanso kirjutab RKK/ICDS uudiskirjas Trumpi ja Xi peatsest kohtumisest.
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Toomas Hanso kirjutab RKK/ICDS uudiskirjas Trumpi ja Xi peatsest kohtumisest.
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Nädal välis- ja julgeolekupoliitikas: Trump Aasias, Ukraina rinde jutud ja tegelikkus, Läänemere kaitsmine – Diplomaatia
Rahvusvahelise Kaitseuuringute Keskuse (RKK) 2025. aasta 44. nädala uudiskiri. RKK teadurid kommenteerivad olulisi sündmusi ja suundumusi välispoliitikas ja julgeolekuvaldkonnas.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
USA president, kes veel septembris kritiseeris “sügavat, pimedat Hiinat”, on 30. oktoobri eel oma tooni muutnud, viidates nende “väga heale suhtele” ja “suurepärastele eelistele”.
Toomas Hanso kirjutab RKK/ICDS uudiskirjas Trumpi ja Xi peatsest kohtumisest.
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Toomas Hanso kirjutab RKK/ICDS uudiskirjas Trumpi ja Xi peatsest kohtumisest.
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Austria's National Day marked 70 years of neutrality. With war on the EU's doorstep and alliances shifting, can neutrality still shield the country in today's divided world?
Felix Gasper gives a short overview.
Felix Gasper gives a short overview.
Austria’s Neutrality At 70 —Is It Still Fit for Purpose? - International Centre for Defence and Security
In 2025, Austria marked 70 years of neutrality and three decades in the European Union. With war on the EU’s doorstep and global alliances shifting, some are asking if neutrality still protects Austri...
icds.ee
October 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Austria's National Day marked 70 years of neutrality. With war on the EU's doorstep and alliances shifting, can neutrality still shield the country in today's divided world?
Felix Gasper gives a short overview.
Felix Gasper gives a short overview.
As the US president visits Japan, Bart Gaens writes that PM Takaichi’s strong stance on autonomous defence, increased deterrence, eased export restrictions on defence equipment, and tough stance on immigration will likely appeal to Trump.
With Sanae Takaichi, Japan Gets Its First-ever Female Prime Minister—What to Expect? - International Centre for Defence and Security
Sanae Takaichi, 64 years old and recently elected as President of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was appointed as the country’s first-ever female Prime Minister on 21 October. While he...
icds.ee
October 27, 2025 at 10:40 AM
As the US president visits Japan, Bart Gaens writes that PM Takaichi’s strong stance on autonomous defence, increased deterrence, eased export restrictions on defence equipment, and tough stance on immigration will likely appeal to Trump.
Russia targets Estonia’s Russian-speaking community, using language, culture, sports, and social media to push narratives of Western decline and oppression.
Seeking to curb Moscow's influence, Latvia and Estonia are phasing out the Russian language in education, tightening immigration rules, and targeting Russian-linked organizations.
'Question of self-preservation' — Baltic states move to curb Moscow's sway over their Russian speakers
As Moscow steps up its hybrid onslaught against the Baltic states, local Russian-speaking populations present a potential weak spot to exploit.
Russian is the mother tongue of roughly one-quarter and...
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October 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Russia targets Estonia’s Russian-speaking community, using language, culture, sports, and social media to push narratives of Western decline and oppression.
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Möödunud nädalal sai Euroopa taas terava meeldetuletuse, et USA president Donald Trump on valmis sõlmima Vladimir Putiniga kokkuleppe, tuues ohvriks Ukraina suveräänsuse, kirjutab Kristi Raik RKK uudiskirjas.
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Nädal välis- ja julgeolekupoliitikas: Venemaa haaras Trumpiga initsiatiivi, Ukraina relvajõudude olukord, venelaste sõjavastased liikumised, Euroopa roll Venezuelas, Põhja-Küpros – Diplomaatia
Rahvusvahelise Kaitseuuringute Keskuse (RKK) 2025. aasta 43. nädala uudiskiri. RKK teadurid kommenteerivad olulisi sündmusi ja suundumusi välispoliitikas ja julgeolekuvaldkonnas.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Möödunud nädalal sai Euroopa taas terava meeldetuletuse, et USA president Donald Trump on valmis sõlmima Vladimir Putiniga kokkuleppe, tuues ohvriks Ukraina suveräänsuse, kirjutab Kristi Raik RKK uudiskirjas.
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While a US invasion of Venezuela is unlikely, many believe the White House is using intimidation to incite an insurrection against Maduro or a coup d’état.
Ivan U. K. Klyszcz writes about the situation in Venezuela and the role Europe could play. @ivanklyszcz.com
Ivan U. K. Klyszcz writes about the situation in Venezuela and the role Europe could play. @ivanklyszcz.com
Nobel Prize Brings New Attention to the Venezuelan Crisis: What is Europe’s Role? - International Centre for Defence and Security
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize award to Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado brought new global attention to the South American country. Troubled by domestic repression and foreign conflict, Venezue...
icds.ee
October 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
While a US invasion of Venezuela is unlikely, many believe the White House is using intimidation to incite an insurrection against Maduro or a coup d’état.
Ivan U. K. Klyszcz writes about the situation in Venezuela and the role Europe could play. @ivanklyszcz.com
Ivan U. K. Klyszcz writes about the situation in Venezuela and the role Europe could play. @ivanklyszcz.com
Russian anti-war grassroots initiatives in Europe are struggling to act as agents of change or influence Russia.
A new report by Igor Gretskiy examines these movements and their challenges.
A new report by Igor Gretskiy examines these movements and their challenges.
Not Quite Agents of Change: Russian Anti-War Grassroots Initiatives in Europe - International Centre for Defence and Security
Russian anti-war grassroots initiatives in Europe largely originated from small groups of emigrants who, in 2021, organised rallies in support of Alexei Navalny. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukrain...
icds.ee
October 17, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Russian anti-war grassroots initiatives in Europe are struggling to act as agents of change or influence Russia.
A new report by Igor Gretskiy examines these movements and their challenges.
A new report by Igor Gretskiy examines these movements and their challenges.
Russia is easing restrictions on reservists serving abroad — a sign it lacks the manpower to sustain its offensive in Ukraine, says ICDS researcher Igor Gretskiy.
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October 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Russia is easing restrictions on reservists serving abroad — a sign it lacks the manpower to sustain its offensive in Ukraine, says ICDS researcher Igor Gretskiy.
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Relvatarned Ukrainale liiguvad taas, Trumpi retoorika on muutunud Putini suhtes kriitilisemaks ja arutelu Tomahawkide saatmise üle põhjustab Kremlis valulikku reaktsiooni.
Võib eeldada, et Venemaa ähvardused Lääne suunal sagenevad, kuid kas need on enam usutavad, küsib RKK uudiskirjas Marek Kohv.
Võib eeldada, et Venemaa ähvardused Lääne suunal sagenevad, kuid kas need on enam usutavad, küsib RKK uudiskirjas Marek Kohv.
Nädal välis- ja julgeolekupoliitikas: Ukraina talv, miks ukrainlaste sõnumid hästi levivad, Nobeli rahupreemia, Vene opositsioon, RKK uued külalisteadurid, Tallinna digitippkohtumine – Diplomaatia
Rahvusvahelise Kaitseuuringute Keskuse (RKK) 2025. aasta 42. nädala uudiskiri. RKK teadurid kommenteerivad olulisi sündmusi ja suundumusi välispoliitikas ja julgeolekuvaldkonnas.
diplomaatia.ee
October 15, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Relvatarned Ukrainale liiguvad taas, Trumpi retoorika on muutunud Putini suhtes kriitilisemaks ja arutelu Tomahawkide saatmise üle põhjustab Kremlis valulikku reaktsiooni.
Võib eeldada, et Venemaa ähvardused Lääne suunal sagenevad, kuid kas need on enam usutavad, küsib RKK uudiskirjas Marek Kohv.
Võib eeldada, et Venemaa ähvardused Lääne suunal sagenevad, kuid kas need on enam usutavad, küsib RKK uudiskirjas Marek Kohv.
"Nearly four years into the war, the exiled Russian opposition has proven largely irrelevant to Ukraine’s struggle against the invasion."
Igor Gretskiy's commentary on why PACE’s new Russian platform may backfire.
Igor Gretskiy's commentary on why PACE’s new Russian platform may backfire.
Why PACE’s New Russian Platform May Backfire - International Centre for Defence and Security
On 1 October 2025, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a resolution to establish a Platform for Dialogue with Russian
icds.ee
October 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
"Nearly four years into the war, the exiled Russian opposition has proven largely irrelevant to Ukraine’s struggle against the invasion."
Igor Gretskiy's commentary on why PACE’s new Russian platform may backfire.
Igor Gretskiy's commentary on why PACE’s new Russian platform may backfire.
✨ Relive Day 2 of the Tallinn Digital Summit 2025 — see the highlights in photos: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8 and catch up on the discussions: youtube.com/@tallinndigi...
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October 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
✨ Relive Day 2 of the Tallinn Digital Summit 2025 — see the highlights in photos: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8 and catch up on the discussions: youtube.com/@tallinndigi...
#TDS2025
#TDS2025
The second day of the Tallinn Digital Summit has begun. Watch the live stream!
🔴 LIVE: www.tds.icds.ee/live
📸 PHOTOS: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8
#TDS2025
🔴 LIVE: www.tds.icds.ee/live
📸 PHOTOS: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8
#TDS2025
October 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The second day of the Tallinn Digital Summit has begun. Watch the live stream!
🔴 LIVE: www.tds.icds.ee/live
📸 PHOTOS: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8
#TDS2025
🔴 LIVE: www.tds.icds.ee/live
📸 PHOTOS: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8
#TDS2025
📸 A look back at Day 1 of the Tallinn Digital Summit 2025 — explore the highlights in photos: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8
#TDS2025
#TDS2025
October 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
📸 A look back at Day 1 of the Tallinn Digital Summit 2025 — explore the highlights in photos: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8
#TDS2025
#TDS2025