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Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said his government is prepared to close the country's border with Russia immediately if the security threat assessment changes, specifically citing the possibility of a Russian mobilization announcement. The statement reflects heightened concern among Baltic states about potential spillover effects from an escalation of Russia's war effort. The remarks come amid a broader pattern of rising tension between Russia and NATO's Baltic members, including recent incidents involving Russian drones entering Baltic airspace and warnings from regional leaders about hybrid threats from Moscow.