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Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

21.03.2025, Tallinn. Press conference of the Ministry of Defence on the security situation. Comments were shared by the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces Andrus Merilo and the Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

21.03.2025, Tallinn. Press conference of the Ministry of Defence on the security situation. Comments were shared by the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces Andrus Merilo and the Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

21.03.2025, Tallinn. Press conference of the Ministry of Defence on the security situation. Comments were shared by the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces Andrus Merilo and the Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

Press conference of the Ministry of Defence

21.03.2025, Tallinn. Press conference of the Ministry of Defence on the security situation. Comments were shared by the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces Andrus Merilo and the Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Hanno Pevkur, the minister of Defence of Estonia (L) and Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn

Andrus Merilo, Estonian general and current Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces during the Joint Expeditionary Force leaders' summit in Tallinn, Estonia on December 16, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Annual prime ministers' meeting

Annual prime ministers' meeting

26.08.2024, Tallinn. Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) hosted the annual meeting of former prime ministers to discuss current affairs and Estonia's future. Those in attendance were Mart Laar, Jüri Ratas, Andres Tarand, Mart Siimann, Andrus Ansip, Tiit Vähi and Taavi Rõivas. Kaja Kallas, Siim Kallas and Juhan Parts were absent. Phto Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

Estonian Defense Forces and Navy leadership roles officially handed over

28.06.2024. Tallinn. A ceremony took place at the Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) Headquarters in Tallinn, during which, Gen. Martin Herem handed over command to Maj. Gen. Andrus Merilo. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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President bestows higher military ranks

President bestows higher military ranks

19.06.2024, Tallinn. President Alar Karis awarded five senior officers new military ranks in a ceremony in Kadriorg. Officers that received higher ranks were: Vahur Karus, Andrus Merilo, Rauno Sirk, Viktor Kalnitski, Ivo Värk. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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President bestows higher military ranks

President bestows higher military ranks

19.06.2024, Tallinn. President Alar Karis awarded five senior officers new military ranks in a ceremony in Kadriorg. Officers that received higher ranks were: Vahur Karus, Andrus Merilo, Rauno Sirk, Viktor Kalnitski, Ivo Värk. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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President bestows higher military ranks

President bestows higher military ranks

19.06.2024, Tallinn. President Alar Karis awarded five senior officers new military ranks in a ceremony in Kadriorg. Officers that received higher ranks were: Vahur Karus, Andrus Merilo, Rauno Sirk, Viktor Kalnitski, Ivo Värk. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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President bestows higher military ranks

President bestows higher military ranks

19.06.2024, Tallinn. President Alar Karis awarded five senior officers new military ranks in a ceremony in Kadriorg. Officers that received higher ranks were: Vahur Karus, Andrus Merilo, Rauno Sirk, Viktor Kalnitski, Ivo Värk. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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President bestows higher military ranks

President bestows higher military ranks

19.06.2024, Tallinn. President Alar Karis awarded five senior officers new military ranks in a ceremony in Kadriorg. Officers that received higher ranks were: Vahur Karus, Andrus Merilo, Rauno Sirk, Viktor Kalnitski, Ivo Värk. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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President bestows higher military ranks

President bestows higher military ranks

19.06.2024, Tallinn. President Alar Karis awarded five senior officers new military ranks in a ceremony in Kadriorg. Officers that received higher ranks were: Vahur Karus, Andrus Merilo, Rauno Sirk, Viktor Kalnitski, Ivo Värk. Photo: Sander Ilvest, Postimees

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Spring Storm joint military exercise Pärnu, Estonia

Spring Storm joint military exercise Pärnu, Estonia

Next EDF commander, Brigadier General Andrus Merilo during Estonian Defence Forces EDF and Allied forces NATO eFP battlegroup joint exercise Spring Storm in Pärnu, Estonia on May 15, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Spring Storm joint military exercise Pärnu, Estonia

Spring Storm joint military exercise Pärnu, Estonia

Next EDF commander, Brigadier General Andrus Merilo during Estonian Defence Forces EDF and Allied forces NATO eFP battlegroup joint exercise Spring Storm in Pärnu, Estonia on May 15, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

24.02.2024, Tallinn 106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. Guests of the President's reception. Anu Ansip, Andrus Ansip, Rainer Saks, Jaak Aaviksoo. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

24.02.2024, Tallinn 106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. Guests of the President's reception. From left, President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Kristen Michal, Andrus Ansip. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

24.02.2024, Tallinn 106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. Guests of the President's reception. From left, President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Kristen Michal, Andrus Ansip. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

24.02.2024, Tallinn 106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. Guests of the President's reception. Anu and Andrus Ansip. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia.

24.02.2024, Tallinn 106th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia. Guests of the President's reception. Anu and Andrus Ansip. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

23.02.2024. Tallinn. Incoming Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Andrus Merilo was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (Brigaadikindral) by President Alar Karis. Brig. Gen. Merilo is the EDF's 1st Infantry Brigade commander and between now and becoming commander in chief, he will serve as second-in-command to current incumbent Gen. Martin Herem, who also took part in the ceremony at Kadriorg. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

President Karis promotes Andrus Merilo to Brigadier General

23.02.2024. Tallinn. Incoming Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Andrus Merilo was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General (Brigaadikindral) by President Alar Karis. Brig. Gen. Merilo is the EDF's 1st Infantry Brigade commander and between now and becoming commander in chief, he will serve as second-in-command to current incumbent Gen. Martin Herem, who also took part in the ceremony at Kadriorg. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

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