Estonia weighs sending troops for Ukraine support amid NATO debates
Roll noted that although Estonia prefers undertaking such actions within a NATO framework—to demonstrate unified strength and resolve—it's also open to participating in smaller coalitions. "Discussions are ongoing," Roll mentioned, highlighting the importance of keeping all options open and not confining their approach to preconceived notions of assistance.
He also mentioned that NATO countries currently hesitant about such engagements might shift their stance, suggesting a potential evolution in their positions over time.
Lithuania's Prime Minister discusses troop deployment to Ukraine
According to Breaking Defence, Lithuania's Prime Minister, Ingrida Szimonyte, expressed her country's willingness to send soldiers to Ukraine for a training mission in a "Financial Times" interview. The Lithuanian parliament has already sanctioned this proposal and is awaiting a formal request from Kyiv.
Szimonyte acknowledged that Russia might view such a move as a provocation but argued that concern over Moscow's reaction should not deter support for Ukraine. She pointed out Russia's constant threats, including nuclear intimidations, as a reason not to be paralyzed by fear of provocation.