Estonian defence minister quits over €70m EU-funded arms scandal
📍 Where it landed
The Estonian defence minister resigned after a €70 million Ukraine ammunition deal involving an Indian‑owned firm collapsed. The government agreed to repay roughly €60 million to the EU budget for the missing ammunition and said it would pursue lawsuits against two defence firms over the contracts.
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Estonia’s Defence Minister Resigns Over Failed €70 Million Ukraine Shell Deal the deep dive · 49d ago broke it first
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