Tallinn, March 18, 2025 (AFP) - Estonia to up defence spending to at least 5.0% of GDP from 2026

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Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said on Tuesday his NATO country would next year raise defence spending to "at least" five percent of GDP, citing the threat from neighbouring Russia. Estonia and fellow Baltic states Lithuania and Latvia -- all bordering Russia -- fear they could be next in Moscow's crosshairs were it to win its war against Ukraine. "Russia has not changed its goals and imperialistic ambitions. This is a real threat to both......

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