What Happened
Former Defense Official Explains Procurement Process Amid Controversy
Former Estonian Defense Ministry Secretary General Kusti Salm discussed the contract with Datasel, stating that it followed 10 months of preparations and that the defense minister bears responsibility for procurement decisions. The contract, which aimed to provide ammunition to Ukraine, was terminated due to delivery delays and substandard quality. Salm emphasized that the procurement process was led by the defense minister, Hanno Pevkur, who has since resigned. The controversy surrounding the contract has led to an investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office, as reported by ERR.