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Estonia Boosts Defense Amid Ongoing Russian Aggression

7/4/2025

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Estonia's Prime Minister, Kristen Michal, asserted that President Putin's reliance on conflict in Ukraine bolsters his grip on power. He underscored Estonia's commitment to robust defense spending and measures to diminish Russian influence, such as language reforms and limiting voting rights for Russian citizens. Michal also stressed the urgent need to strengthen cyber defenses against persistent Russian aggression.

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Estonia's Prime Minister, Kristen Michal, asserted that President Putin's reliance on conflict in Ukraine bolsters his grip on power. He underscored Estonia's commitment to robust defense spending and measures to diminish Russian influence, such as language reforms and limiting voting rights for Russian citizens. Michal also stressed the urgent need to strengthen cyber defenses against persistent Russian aggression.