'Putin needs war to stay in power', Estonia’s PM Kristen Michal tells Euronews
Estonia’s prime minister believes that Russia will continue to be a threat as long as Vladimir Putin remains in power. In an interview with Euronews, Kristen Michal explained that ending the war would oblige the Russian president to face difficult questions from his own people.
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Ukraine to withdraw from anti-personnel mines ban treaty, says Zelenskyy
The decision to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention follows similar decisions by Kyiv's allies Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia - which also border Russia.
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Everyone, including Spain, should reach 5% defence spending, Estonia's prime minister tells Euronews
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kristen Michal urged all NATO members, including Spain, to meet the 5% GDP defence spending target, emphasising the risks the continent faces from Russia.
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Rail Baltica could be used for defensive military purposes
Construction on the 870-km-long Rail Baltica through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is gathering momentum, as the line switches from the Russian broad gauge to the European standard gauge. The EU is covering a large part of the costs.
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Estonia's plan to rent prison space to Sweden sparks fears of imported organised crime
Through the agreement, Estonia hopes to generate at least €30 million in additional revenue.
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Kallas saw off a challenge from the far-right populist EKRE party, which wants to limit the Baltic nation's exposure to the Ukraine crisis and blames the current government for Estonia's high inflation..
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