Estonia must double defence spending to counter Russia, military chief says

Estonia's military chief, General Martin Herem, stated that the country needs to double its defense spending in the next two years to amass enough munitions to decisively defeat any Russian invasion force. He emphasized the need for a rapid and decisive victory to repel any potential Russian aggression. Despite President Vladimir Putin's denial of intentions to target NATO members, Estonia remains vigilant, having increased its defense budget to around 3% of GDP since Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. Estonia is also exploring cost-effective ways to enhance its defense capabilities.