Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform) made the announcement in a speech ahead of independence day at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu.

"We made a government decision to procure and send 10,000 artillery shells to Ukraine at the earliest opportunity, to which the Defense Forces will add 750,000 food rations from their reserves," he told the audience.

"In addition, we will deliver Estonian defense industry products worth €100 million to Ukraine as soon as possible. Ukraine can count on Estonia both now and in the future," Michal added

To strengthen Ukraine's position and increase pressure on Russia Estonia is sending 10,000 rounds of artillery ammunition and 750,000 food packages for Ukrainian fighters.

At the earliest opportunity, this will be supplemented with our own defence industry products worth over… pic.twitter.com/R9Rl4V2Ok4

— Kristen Michal (@KristenMichalPM) February 22, 2025

'Act faster and do more'

Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) added that action must be taken faster and on a larger scale on behalf of Ukraine.

"The decision of the Estonian government to increase its military aid to Ukraine by €25 million demonstrates to Ukraine that we are a solid partner and we are showing an example. Now is the time for quicker and more extensive action. It is our duty to ensure that Ukraine has the tools to defend its sovereignty and secure victory. This is an issue of European security," the minister said in a statement.

Last week Russia and the U.S. started discussing negotiations to try and end the war, but a Ukrainian delegation was not invited to the table. 

"Ukraine must be able to reject any agreement that it does not agree with," the minister said.

Estonia made the critical & necessary decision to increase its military aid to Ukraine by 25M euros. This comes on top of our commitment to allocate 0.25% of our GDP to 's military aid.

We must act faster & do more to ensure Ukraine has the resources to defend its sovereignty pic.twitter.com/HDbCxqHmOq

— Margus Tsahkna (@Tsahkna) February 22, 2025

The Estonian government's decision is a "clear demonstration that Estonia and Europe remain committed to responding to Ukraine's needs," he said.

"Together we must boost Ukraine's position and exert even more pressure on Russia. The stakes are high and every moment counts," Tsahkna added.

Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur (Reform) specified that 155mm artillery shells would be sent to Ukraine.

The defense ministry also handed over a catalogue of products and services offered by Estonian companies to officials in Kyiv earlier this week.

Ukrainian authorities can select from these offerings based on their critical military needs.

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