In Tallinn, they did not see a direct threat due to the downing of a Russian missile in Poland, but they were firmly convinced of the need to provide more aid to Ukraine.
The Estonian government has called an emergency meeting to discuss the security situation following the missile downing in Poland. As a result, Tallinn thinks there is no direct threat to Estonia at the moment, ERR reports.
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“On Wednesday, we talked to the government about whether we should do something now. There is no direct military threat on our borders today. It is clear that this war is affecting everyone in Europe, it is affecting us through inflation , through high prices on energy resources, but it mostly affects Ukraine’s neighboring countries,” said Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.
According to Estonian Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur, there is currently no need for additional exercises or unplanned increases in defense capabilities.
“There is no need for now, because additional exercises cannot be associated with such cases. If such cases require some measures or measures, then it is not about exercises at all, we act others,” said Pevkur.
In addition, the Estonian government reiterated its confidence in the need to provide more aid to Ukraine. According to Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu, first of all, it should be expressed in the increase in the supply of weapons.
Remember, on November 15, Russia launched a massive missile attack on the territory of Ukraine, two missiles fell on the territory of Poland.
US President Joe Biden suggested it could be a Ukrainian air defense missile. However, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he does not believe in a “Ukrainian missile” in Poland.
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Source: korrespondent
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