Estonian Defence Minister resigns after being defrauded

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Estonia’s Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has resigned after a €70 million ($81.1 million) deal to buy artillery ammunition for Ukraine came under scrutiny over procurement failures. Pevkur, who has served as defence minister since 2022, addressed the scandal while announcing his resignation on public broadcaster ETV on September 2. “A leader must have the strength and courage to take responsibility,” Pevkur said