Hanno Pevkur


Ukraine and Estonia signed a defense memorandum: what does the document provide for
The Defense Ministers of Ukraine and Estonia sign a memorandum on military assistance for 2024-2027. Estonia will allocate 0.25% of GDP for material assistance, an IT coalition, and training for the Ukrainian military.

Estonia announces new military aid package for Ukraine: what it will include
The Estonian government has approved another military aid package for Ukraine, including equipment and ammunition. Total assistance from Estonia has already exceeded 500 million euros, which is 1.4% of the country's GDP.

Estonia announces new military aid package for Ukraine: what it will include
Zelenskiy meets with Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur to discuss military aid. Estonia will provide a new support package and consider financing the production of drones in Ukraine.

Ukraine's victory plan welcomed by defense ministers of several NATO countries
The defense ministers of Latvia, Lithuania, the United Kingdom, Estonia, and Sweden supported Ukraine's Victory Plan. They called for increased support for Kyiv and acceleration of Ukraine's movement toward NATO membership.

Estonia hopes to see further steps toward Ukraine's NATO accession
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur reiterated his interest in promoting Ukraine's accession to NATO. He emphasized that membership in the Alliance is the only real guarantee of security for Ukraine.

Estonia is interested in purchasing Ukrainian-made weapons
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has expressed interest in purchasing Ukrainian defense products. Estonia is considering purchasing long-range missiles if Ukraine agrees to export them.

Estonia will produce military products for Ukraine
The Estonian Defense Minister announced plans to produce military products for Ukraine worth more than 100 million euros annually. Estonia seeks to prioritize Ukraine's needs by 2025.

Estonia plans to produce ammunition from the beginning of 2025
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has announced plans to launch ammunition production at the Emari military town early next year. This decision is due to the need to respond quickly to the current security situation.

Estonia to hand over Mistral air defense systems and missiles to Ukraine
Estonia will provide Ukraine with short-range Mistral anti-aircraft missile systems and missiles to repel Russian attacks.

European security services believe that a series of fires and attacks on infrastructure is connected with russia
European security services suspect russia of organizing arson attacks and sabotage attacks on infrastructure across Europe in an attempt to destabilize the situation on the continent.

Estonia may buy a million shells for the Ukrainian army
Estonia has the ability to purchase a million shells and missiles for the Ukrainian army worth about 2-3 billion euros, if the allies provide funds.

Estonia to buy 18 Caesar air defense systems
Estonia plans to purchase 18 French 155-mm Caesar self-propelled artillery pieces and build a new ship for its fleet at an estimated cost of 30-40 million euros.

Estonia will continue to build a defense line on the border with Russia
Estonia will continue to build a defense line on the border with Russia, despite Vladimir Putin's statement that he has no intention of attacking NATO countries.

Javelin and ammunition: Estonia hands over new aid package to Ukraine
Estonia has provided Ukraine with Javelin anti-tank missiles, small arms ammunition, vehicles, and diving equipment as part of a new military aid package.

Estonian defense minister: EU will transfer one million artillery shells to Ukraine by the end of the year
EU defense ministers agree to fulfill their promise to deliver 1 million artillery shells to Ukraine by the end of the year.