Defense Minister in Kyiv Announcement: Estonia Allocating Over 100 Million Euros to Ukraine's Military Fund
In a show of unwavering support, Estonia's Defense Minister, Jüri Pevkur, recently participated in the Yalta European Strategy conference. During the conference, Pevkur emphasised the importance of Western support for Ukraine, particularly in the face of Russia's aggression.
Pevkur held several key meetings, including one with the US Congressman Jimmy Panetta, US special envoy Keith Kellogg, and Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov. The discussions covered a range of topics, including nuclear weapons, security guarantees for Ukraine, and the ongoing training of Ukrainian forces.
The defense minister also met with Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko to discuss recent developments in Ukraine. Pevkur listened to firsthand accounts from Ukrainian soldiers, underscoring the gravity of the situation on the ground.
In a significant move, Estonia pledged to continue providing military aid to Ukraine next year, with the amount set to be at least 0.25% of Estonia's GDP, amounting to over 100 million euros. Most of the aid will be in the form of goods produced by Estonian defense companies, with Ukraine's military needs guiding the aid provided.
The defense minister also discussed the security situation on NATO's eastern flank, addressing recent events in Poland and the unprecedented and unacceptable scale of the airspace violation over Poland and NATO territory.
Estonia's commitment to Ukraine extends to the defense sector as well. The defense minister highlighted the continued support for Ukraine's defense-sector social security solutions.
In addition to these meetings and discussions, Pevkur participated in panel discussions at the conference, reiterating Estonia's focus on pressuring Russia as the aggressor in the ongoing war. The principle that 0.25% of Estonia's GDP goes to aid Ukraine will be upheld, demonstrating Estonia's enduring support for Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression.
However, it's worth noting that the search results do not provide information about who held the position of chairman of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine during the 2023 discussions about Estonia's support for Ukraine. Despite this gap, Estonia remains steadfast in its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and security.
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