Nov. 16, 2024, 4:31 p.m.
(Photo: Estonian Ministry of Defense)
The Estonian government has supported the proposal of Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur to send another military aid package to Ukraine. It will include equipment and ammunition.
This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Estonia.
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur noted that it will soon be 1000 days since Ukraine began the fight for its freedom against Russian aggression. He emphasized that Ukraine continues to need the support of both Estonia and the international community to defend its independence.
The new package includes naval uniforms, surveillance devices, sights, ballistic protection equipment, and various types of ammunition. According to the minister, the aid was formed from the reserves of the Estonian Defense Forces, taking into account the needs of Ukraine and without prejudice to Estonia's defense capabilities.
Pevkur also emphasized that this aid package will not be the last. The Estonian government is planning to launch an annual defense industry support program that will enable the Ukrainian side to receive assistance in the production of defense products. Such a step, he said, would contribute not only to Ukraine's security but also to strengthening the Estonian economy and defense.
Recently, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Mihal said that support for Ukraine in the coming months will determine the future of the European Union and urged his colleagues to do more to protect Kyiv and themselves.
The European Union has also allocated 25 million euros for new projects in three regions of Ukraine. The projects will focus on the modernization and repair of facilities in the areas of district heating, water supply, and sewage. The regions affected by the direct and indirect consequences of the hostilities include Chernihiv, Sumy, and Mykolaiv. The initiative is currently at the procurement stage.
Ірина Глухова