PoliticsEstonia’s defense minister resigns over faulty ammunition deal for Ukraine

Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur resigned after revelations that the country paid €70 million to a company that had never previously sold a shell for artillery intended for Ukraine. Shipments were delayed, and shells that eventually arrived were reported to be faulty and “useless.” Pevkur said he was taking political responsibility.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-09-02 21:29Original