Failing to deter Putin would cost more than paying for defense, Estonian PM warns EU

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal warns the EU that failing to deter Russia’s Vladimir Putin will cost more than investing in defense, urging increased funding for security and support for Ukraine. The EU faces delays in finalizing its seven-year budget due to disagreements over spending, while Estonia and other NATO allies are raising defense budgets, with European nations committing to significant increases.