Ministrul Apărării din Estonia demisionează după contractul de 70 mil. euro

Estonia's Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur resigned amid controversy over a €70 million arms contract with an inexperienced Italian company for Ukraine. Issues arose as some delivered materials lacked essential components, and payments continued despite contract delays. Pevkur accepted political responsibility, acknowledging he hadn't thoroughly reviewed the contracts. A criminal investigation is underway regarding the management of defense procurement, while the supplier, Datasel, plans to sue Estonia, claiming it fulfilled its obligations. The case highlights concerns about supplier vetting and procurement processes in defense contracts.