এই দেশটা কেন কখনো বেশীদিন স্বাধীন থাকতে পারে না ? Will Russia invade Estonia? Labid Rahat

For centuries, Estonia has lived in the shadow of empires — ruled by Sweden, dominated by Russia, and caught between great power ambitions. From medieval crusades and imperial wars to Soviet occupation and modern NATO tensions, Estonia’s history explains why this small Baltic nation matters so much today. As Russia advances in Ukraine and regional tensions rise, old questions return: could Estonia be next? This video traces the deep historical roots behind today’s headlines to understand why Estonia remains one of Europe’s most vulnerable — and most strategic — frontlines. Research: Mubtasim Oyon http://facebook.com/mubtasimmahabub.oyon.9 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greetings, I am Labid Rahat, a Mechanical Engineering graduate from RUET. Aside from my engineering background, I have a strong passion for maps and history. This has led me to create videos centered around maps, covering topics such as history, geography, International Politics, and much more. My aim is to provide an immersive experience that combines maps with historical and geographical knowledge, guiding you through the wonders of the past and present. If you're interested in staying connected, please do follow me on other social media platforms. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For Business Inquiry: [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/labiDRahatofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/labidrahat/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/vgullhistory I make maps using this AE Plugin: https://aescripts.com/geolayers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: 1. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/12/24/russia-ukraine-war-live-at-least-2-killed-in-ukraines-zaporizhia 2. https://www.euronews.com/2025/12/18/russian-border-guards-briefly-cross-into-estonian-territory-foreign-ministry-says 3. https://www.russiamatters.org/news/russia-ukraine-war-report-card/russia-ukraine-war-report-card-dec-23-2025 4. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0l0k4389g2o 5. https://ecfr.eu/publication/the-bear-in-the-baltics-reassessing-the-russian-threat-in-estonia/ 6. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51643309 7. https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/when-ivan-became-terrible/ 8. https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/great-northern-war 10. https://news.err.ee/1609888417/russian-border-guards-crossed-into-estonia-with-unclear-motives-minister-says Timestamp 0:00 Intro 04:21 Crusades, Vikings & Livonia: Estonia Before Russia 09:16 Ivan the Terrible & the Livonian War 14:41 Sweden vs Russia: The Great Northern War 19:11 Independence, Occupation & Why Estonia Matters Today