Riho Ühtegi, a retired major general and former commander of the Estonian Defence League, has announced his readiness to contend for the presidency of Estonia. This development introduces a security-focused candidate into a race currently led by Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise, who has garnered significant consensus. Ühtegi’s candidacy follows a proposal by five prominent public figures – a composer, two entrepreneurs, a film producer, and an actor-director – who nominated him as a potential candidate. He stated his willingness to serve, emphasizing the challenging times facing Estonia and the duty of citizens to contribute to improvement. Ühtegi confirmed his preparedness to run in an interview with Delfi, an Estonian media outlet. His entry expands the field of candidates vying to become Estonia’s next president.