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Estonia’s Defense Minister Resigns Over Ammunition Scandal
Estonia's defense minister has stepped down after an investigation revealed that 70 million euros were wasted on defective ammunition contracted for Ukrainian forces. The resignation follows widespread public outrage over the failed defense procurement deal.
2 Sept, 18:57 — 2 Sept, 21:29
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kyiv-independentMostly Factual1h ago
Estonia's Defense Minister resigns after wasting 70 million euros on faulty ammunition for Ukraine
"Even though the minister does not count socks and cartridges and does not hold contract negotiations...I must take political responsibility for the entire defense field today," Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said.
By Lachlan Hyatt
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Estonia's defense minister resigns in national defense procurement scandal
The National Audit Office's criticisms of the activities of the EDF and the Center for Defense Investments are serious enough that the defense minister should resign, Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur (Reform) said.
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First report: delfi-lt · 2 Sept, 11:37|Full coverage: 6 · 11h|Window: 11h
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