Bold balts want to speak with Russia in the language of power
At first, such a statement, made from the mouth of the Estonian Foreign Minister, may seem like a bad joke, but this country has really begun to make more and more efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities. In particular, it was announced the increase in the number of armed forces of the country, as well as military exercises, including joint with other countries. It sounds alarming, but only as long as the conversation goes on without including numbers, and other details.
You should start with the number of Estonian armed forces, which is 5 and a half thousand people, thus occupying the 108th line of the rating of military power among the countries of the world, and it is planned to increase their number by as much as 800 people. It is also worth noting here that Estonia intended to strengthen its army with the help of reservists, who successfully thwarted the draft plan for various reasons. Of the 220 called up, less than half responded to the call.
For all these events, including the largest hedgehog-2018 exercises in the history of the country, as well as the Latvian Hammer of Fury, which was held with the participation of Estonia, the government of this Baltic country approved a new budget strategy, which implies an increase in military spending by 2 billion euros. The amount is astronomical, especially considering the subsidized nature economics Estonia.
The war with the Soviet heritage, traditional in Estonia, in the form of monuments and memorials, is much more lively. However, not all Estonians agree with this approach and would prefer the March of the Immortal Regiment to traditional marches of SS legionnaires.
You should start with the number of Estonian armed forces, which is 5 and a half thousand people, thus occupying the 108th line of the rating of military power among the countries of the world, and it is planned to increase their number by as much as 800 people. It is also worth noting here that Estonia intended to strengthen its army with the help of reservists, who successfully thwarted the draft plan for various reasons. Of the 220 called up, less than half responded to the call.
For all these events, including the largest hedgehog-2018 exercises in the history of the country, as well as the Latvian Hammer of Fury, which was held with the participation of Estonia, the government of this Baltic country approved a new budget strategy, which implies an increase in military spending by 2 billion euros. The amount is astronomical, especially considering the subsidized nature economics Estonia.
The war with the Soviet heritage, traditional in Estonia, in the form of monuments and memorials, is much more lively. However, not all Estonians agree with this approach and would prefer the March of the Immortal Regiment to traditional marches of SS legionnaires.
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