Hanno Pevkur (@hpevkur) 's Twitter Profile
Hanno Pevkur

@hpevkur

Minister of Defence of the Republic of Estonia

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We will deliver to 🇺🇦 ASAP 10 000 rounds of 155mm artillery shells and 750 000 food packages. And we’ve given to 🇺🇦 MOD the list of possible military assistance from 🇪🇪 defence industry, from which we will put together an assistance package worth of 100 mio €💪Rustem Umerov

We will deliver to 🇺🇦 ASAP 10 000 rounds of 155mm artillery shells and 750 000 food packages. And we’ve given to 🇺🇦 MOD the list of possible military assistance from 🇪🇪 defence industry, from which we will put together an assistance package worth of 100 mio €💪<a href="/rustem_umerov/">Rustem Umerov</a>
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We extend our deepest condolences for the loss of the U.S. soldiers who perished in a tragic training incident in 🇱🇹. Our thoughts are with their families, comrades, and our close allies during this difficult time. Estonia stands with you. 🤝🇺🇸🇱🇹 #StrongerTogether Dovilė Šakalienė

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Today, CDA Matt Wall joined Minister Hanno Pevkur for the handover of USA-made HIMARS to Estonia. This is a milestone in the 103-year history of our strong bilateral relations. HIMARS is one of the most important capability enhancements in Estonian military history. #WeAreNATO

Today, CDA Matt Wall joined Minister <a href="/HPevkur/">Hanno Pevkur</a> for the handover of USA-made HIMARS to Estonia. This is a milestone in the 103-year history of our strong bilateral relations. HIMARS is one of the most important capability enhancements in Estonian military history. #WeAreNATO
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Estonia’s defense minister Hanno Pevkur tells me Russia is planning to deploy troops to NATO’s eastern flank: “It's not a secret that there are new plans for the Russian army and these plans say very clearly that the Russian Army number of troops will be 1.5 million. From this 1.5

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“Be honest,” said Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur when asked how his government convinces the Estonian people to support spending 5.4% on defense next year, while simultaneously making financial cuts in other areas of government responsibility. The interview – soon on BILD

“Be honest,” said Estonian Minister of Defence <a href="/HPevkur/">Hanno Pevkur</a> when asked how his government convinces the Estonian people to support spending 5.4% on defense next year, while simultaneously making financial cuts in other areas of government responsibility.
The interview – soon on <a href="/BILD/">BILD</a>
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Over 60% of Russian oil transport goes through the Baltic Sea. Russia has 500 shadow fleet vessels in play. If we control the shadow fleet, we have a huge impact. #LennartMeriConference ICDS Tallinn

Over 60% of Russian oil transport goes through the Baltic Sea. Russia has 500 shadow fleet vessels in play. If we control the shadow fleet, we have a huge impact. 

#LennartMeriConference <a href="/ICDS_Tallinn/">ICDS Tallinn</a>
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„Natürlich wollen wir alle, dass der Krieg endet. Aber wir verstehen auch: Die rund 800.000 🇷🇺 Soldaten in der 🇺🇦 werden nicht einfach nach Hause gehen. Das bedeutet: Die Bedrohung für uns wird im Fall eines Endes der Kämpfe in der 🇺🇦 steigen.“ – Hanno Pevkur bild.de/politik/inland…

„Natürlich wollen wir alle, dass der Krieg endet. Aber wir verstehen auch: Die rund 800.000 🇷🇺 Soldaten in der 🇺🇦 werden nicht einfach nach Hause gehen. Das bedeutet: Die Bedrohung für uns wird im Fall eines Endes der Kämpfe in der 🇺🇦 steigen.“ – <a href="/HPevkur/">Hanno Pevkur</a> 
bild.de/politik/inland…
EU Council Newsroom (@eucounciltvnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Doorstep by Hanno Pevkur, Minister of Defence of #Estonia, at the #ForeignAffairs Council (#Defence) taking place on 20 May 2025 in #Brussels. newsroom.consilium.europa.eu/events/2025052…

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My main messages ahead of 🇪🇺#FAC: 🔹 Shadow fleet: We need to look into further sanctions 🔹 UA: EU can speed up implementing sanctions and increase the training volumes, including in UA 🔹 Talks: Putin does not have to look far for root causes of the war: they are in Russia.

Ronald Reagan Institute (RRI) (@reaganinstitute) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Honored to have MoD Estonia's Minister Hanno Pevkur on the #Reaganism podcast this week to chat about NATO, Estonia's defense spending, and the Russia-Ukraine war. Full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=KwJqOu…

J. Alex Tarquinio (@alextarquinio) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Estonia's Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur of MoD Estonia spoke with the The Delegates Lounge podcast on the eve of today's NATO #DefMin meeting before the #NATOsummit. Hear his insights on rising tensions in the Baltic Sea, #Ukraine, and #NATO priorities. Listen: apple.co/4ejt5jE

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🇪🇪🤝🇮🇹 Grateful to Italy for its strong commitment to Allied security and defence. The deployment of SAMP/T to Estonia is a powerful demonstration of #NATO unity, solidarity and readiness. Together, we stand firm in safeguarding our freedom. Guido Crosetto #StrongerTogether

🇪🇪🤝🇮🇹 Grateful to Italy for its strong commitment to Allied security and defence. The deployment of SAMP/T to Estonia is a powerful demonstration of #NATO unity, solidarity and readiness. Together, we stand firm in safeguarding our freedom. <a href="/GuidoCrosetto/">Guido Crosetto</a> #StrongerTogether
Estonia in Italy (@estembassyitaly) 's Twitter Profile Photo

L'ambasciatore Lauri Bambus 🇪🇪 e il Ministro della Difesa Hanno Pevkur MoD Estonia hanno avuto il grande piacere di accogliere amici e colleghi al ricevimento in occasione del Giorno della Vittoria dell'Estonia 🇪🇪 a Roma. Siamo grati per l'eccellente collaborazione. #StrongerTogether

L'ambasciatore <a href="/LauriBambus/">Lauri Bambus 🇪🇪</a> e il Ministro della Difesa <a href="/HPevkur/">Hanno Pevkur</a> <a href="/MoD_Estonia/">MoD Estonia</a> hanno avuto il grande piacere di accogliere amici e colleghi al ricevimento in occasione del Giorno della Vittoria dell'Estonia 🇪🇪 a Roma.

Siamo grati per l'eccellente collaborazione. #StrongerTogether
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"When the President of The United States says something like that during the Summit, to all of the allies, how can you 𝘕𝘖𝘛 be sure?!" If the NATO allies match the USA's 5% GDP on defence spending, can they depend on the backing from Donald Trump?

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Troels Lund Poulsen Venstre Hanno Pevkur Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann FDP “When there is a choice between freedom and peace, I choose freedom.” 🇪🇪 Minister of Defence @Hpevkur explains why we must create a united, European defence at our #ALDECouncil high-level panel

<a href="/troelslundp/">Troels Lund Poulsen</a> <a href="/venstredk/">Venstre</a> <a href="/HPevkur/">Hanno Pevkur</a> <a href="/MAStrackZi/">Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann</a> <a href="/fdp/">FDP</a> “When there is a choice between freedom and peace, I choose freedom.”  
 
🇪🇪 Minister of Defence @Hpevkur explains why we must create a united, European defence at our #ALDECouncil high-level panel