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Estonian Defence Minister Resigns Over Ammunition Contract for Ukraine

Estonian Defence Minister Pevkur has stepped aside after an internal investigation reportedly found that ammunition purchased from a company in La Spezia, Italy, for Ukraine never reached Kyiv.

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What is happening

The reported contract was worth €70 million. La Repubblica says the internal investigation revealed that the shells had not been delivered to Kyiv, prompting Pevkur’s resignation.

Why is it on the Radar?

The case involves a €70 million contract for ammunition intended for Ukraine and raises questions about the delivery of the supplies.

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