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Losing independence is worse than spending a few extra percentage points on defense, Estonian defense minister says

Estonia has emerged as a staunch advocate for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, pushing its NATO allies to step up military aid and make long-term commitments to Kyiv’s defense. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has been at the forefront of this effort, urging Kyiv's partners not merely to help Ukraine fight on, but also […]

Ukraine

October 14, 2024

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U.S.A. Military spending is INSANE

Video Summary The US spends $716 billion on its military annually, making it the largest military spender in the world. The money could buy a country like Estonia or even fund surface on the moon. Despite a decrease in defense spending from 2011 to 2016, the 2019 budget saw a significant increase. The government has […]

Artur Rehi

March 1, 2020

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NATO chief warns alliance 'unprepared' for Russian threats, calls for increased defense spending

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Dec. 12 that the alliance is not ready for the threats it will face from Russia in the coming years, urging a shift to a wartime mindset with significantly higher defense spending. Rutte highlighted that NATO members spent more than 3% of GDP on defense during the Cold […]

Ukraine

December 12, 2024

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Estonia urges NATO allies to boost defense spending to counter Russian threat, Reuters reports

Estonia plans to propose that members of the U.K.-led Joint Expeditionary Force, a coalition of northern European NATO countries, commit at least 2.5% of GDP to defense spending in response to the ongoing threat from Russia, Prime Minister Kristen Michal said on Dec. 16. Currently, only 23 of NATO's 32 members are on track to […]

Ukraine

December 16, 2024

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