The Estonian Police Board is investigating reports about an online platform that allegedly raised funds for drones intended for Ukraine and may have misappropriated a substantial amount of money, according to radio coverage. The case remains under investigation and the precise sum is not being released while the inquiry proceeds.
Officials from the prosecutor’s office emphasize that the current figures are preliminary. They note that the figures could change as the case develops through further investigative steps and potential court proceedings.
Earlier, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur was in Kyiv for talks with the head of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, Rustem Umerov. The discussions underscored Tallinn’s intent to maintain military support for Kyiv as it navigates the conflict.
During the encounter, Pevkur urged Ukraine’s partners to persist in the chosen path of military assistance. He underscored that steady support from allies remains essential for Kyiv’s security and defense efforts.
The minister also highlighted Ukraine’s current security needs and the ongoing coordination with Western partners regarding military aid and training programs. The exchange included a review of front-line conditions and the assistance already extended by Western nations.
PeVkur reaffirmed Estonia’s ongoing contributions, detailing ongoing training missions for Ukrainian armed forces and the broader package of support planned for the future.
In related news, a separate historical note records that a Five Kopeck coin from the Russian era appeared on the market at a price of 70 million rubles, illustrating the market for coinage and memorabilia tied to historical periods.