Estonia defence minister quits over Ukraine shells deal linked to Indian-owned firm

Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur resigned after facing criticism over a troubled EU-funded agreement to purchase artillery shells for Ukraine. The deal involved an Italian company reportedly owned by an Indian defence firm. The Indian company denied wrongdoing and said Estonian officials had approved the ammunition after conducting quality checks.

New Delhi: Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has resigned from the government amid a controversy over an EU-funded deal to purchase artillery shells for Ukraine from a company owned by an Indian entity.

Pevkur announced his resignation during a television appearance late on Wednesday. He had served as defence minister since 2022. He was also Estonia’s longest-serving minister since the country regained independence in........

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