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Estonian Defence Minister Resigns Over €70 Million Ukraine Shell Contract

Estonia’s defence minister resigns after a €70 million Ukraine shell contract with an Indian-linked supplier triggers scrutiny over EU funds.

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Estonian Defence Minister Resigns Over €70 Million Ukraine Shell Contract

Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has resigned amid a procurement scandal involving ammunition intended for Ukraine. Estonia reportedly paid about €70 million in advance through the European Peace Facility to Datasel S.R.L., an Italian-registered company owned by India’s Neco Defence Munitions. Neither company had previously produced the required artillery shells. Deliveries were delayed and canceled, prompting Estonia to pursue arbitration. Pevkur said the ammunition delivered was incomplete and poor quality. Authorities are examining oversight, accountability, and whether funds must return

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