What Happened
Controversy Surrounds EU-Funded Artillery Contract Amid No Shell Deliveries
Estonia’s Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has resigned following an audit that raised concerns over a €70 million EU-funded artillery contract awarded to an Indian-owned company with no previous record of selling shells. The contract, intended to supply artillery to Ukraine, has sparked controversy and a legal dispute, with Estonia contesting the contracts in the European Court of Arbitration. The situation may have financial consequences for Estonia, as the European Commission considers whether the country must return the €70 million. This development was first reported by an unknown source.