Hanno Pevkur
Coverage of Hanno Pevkur in the Nexus archive.
- Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries
Estonia's Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur revealed the quiet withdrawal of several hundred U.S. troops deployed to the Baltic nation in winter, with no clear timeline for their return. The move has sparked concerns among NATO allies.
- Can NATO allies avoid a clash with Trump in Ankara?
NATO leaders will gather in Ankara amid transatlantic tensions over defense spending and involvement in the Strait of Hormuz. EU leaders hope the summit will stabilize relations, but concerns remain about President Trump's receptiveness. Discussions will include Estonia's defense budget increases and behind-the-scenes NATO developments.
- Romanian jet shoots down what’s believed to have been a Ukrainian drone over Estonia
A Romanian F-16 jet shot down a Ukrainian drone over southern Estonia, believed to have been targeting Russian positions. The incident is the latest in a series of Ukrainian drones crossing into NATO territory. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur advised Ukraine to be careful with its drone trajectories.
- NATO jet shoots down Ukrainian drone over Estonia in escalation of airspace violations
A Romanian F-16 fighter jet stationed in Lithuania shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonian airspace, marking the first NATO shootdown following multiple airspace violations in the Baltic states. Ukraine issued a public apology, while Russia attempted to exploit the incident through propaganda and unfounded claims against Latvia. Speculation suggests Russia may be using electronic warfare to redirect Ukrainian drones toward NATO countries.