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Estonian MPs Kalev Stoicescu and Marko Mihkelson agree that Estonia's defense spending is likely to remain high for an extended period, with even the end of the war in Ukraine unlikely to bring relief.
An Estonian Member of Parliament, Marko Mihkelson, voiced concerns regarding Spain's stance on defense spending, its restrictions on US military base access, efforts to foster ties with China, and continued purchase of Russian oil.
Marko Mihkelson writes that growing Nordic and Baltic cooperation could culminate in a 'United North' serving as a new pillar of strength for the free world, based on democracy, trust, and shared security responsibility.
An opinion piece argues that Western leaders should focus on ensuring Russia's defeat in Ukraine rather than negotiating with the Kremlin, to prevent future aggression.
Marko Mihkelson, chair of a Riigikogu committee, stated that Spain's actions, including blocking US bases, rejecting higher NATO spending, courting China, and buying Russian fuel, are concerning Estonia and undermining NATO.
With its likely geopolitical impact on regional security, it is vital Estonia and Europe back the U.S. and Israel in their strikes on Iran, Reform MP Marko Mihkelson said.
Hanno Pevkur has become the longest-serving government minister in Estonia with 4,227 days in office, while Marko Mihkelson is now the longest-serving Riigikogu member, having served over 23 years and six parliamentary compositions.
Marko Mihkelson, Chairman of the Riigikogu Foreign Affairs Committee, stated that the NATO Secretary General cannot make agreements over the heads of alliance members, following a recent controversy.