Chief of Defence speech for Estonia’s 105th Independence Day

25 Feb, 2023 by Helena-Reet Ennet

NordenBladet —On those days 105 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was read in Estonian cities. It was then that the breaking of the foundations of the Russian tsarist state was declared, with there being hope for peace and their own country. We have fought for and won our own country. …

Source: Estonian Defence Forces

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