**Estonia Approves New Military Aid Package for Ukraine**
On November 16, Estonia’s cabinet approved a proposal to send another package of military aid to Ukraine. The Defense Ministry announced the decision.
The latest aid package will include ammunition and military equipment like uniforms, observation tools, sights, and protective gear. It is unclear when the package will arrive in Ukraine.
This approval comes just days after Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur visited Kyiv on November 11. He met with President Volodymyr Zelensky and announced a new aid package consisting of “clothing” and “small arms.”
**Ukraine Needs Help to Protect Itself**
Pevkur said, “Ukraine continues to need help from Estonia and the free world to protect itself.” The aid package was put together using Estonian defense forces‘ reserves. This ensures that Estonia’s own defense capability is not harmed.
This will not be the last aid package sent by Estonia. In the near future, a competition-based annual support measure for Estonian companies will be opened. This will enable Ukraine to assist with the production of the Estonian defense industry.
**Estonia Supports Ukraine**
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry announced on November 8 that an Estonian arms company, Frankenburg Technologies, will transfer air defense missiles to Ukraine for testing.
Estonia has been one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters since the start of the invasion. They have offered humanitarian, developmental, and military assistance.
**A 10-Year Agreement**
In June, Estonia and Ukraine signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement. The deal stipulates that Estonia will supply Ukraine with defense aid worth over 100 million euros ($107 million).
Estonia has provided over 500 million euros ($527 million) in military aid to Ukraine since February 2022. This amounts to 1.4% of Estonia’s gross domestic product (GDP), ranking among the top military supporters of Ukraine.
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