Estonia Willing to Contribute to Free Passage in Hormuz, PM Says

Summary

Estonia's Prime Minister Kristen Michal discusses the NATO summit in Ankara, highlighting positive tone on defense spending, Iran's nuclear threat and Hormuz passage, Patriot missile licenses for Ukraine, and the pressure on Russia. The interview underscores allied commitment to burden sharing and potential de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz.

• PM Michal describes NATO summit as positive with consensus on higher defense spending.
• Estonia is spending over 5% of GDP on defense, among the highest in NATO.
• Allies are willing to contribute to free passage in the Strait of Hormuz.
• Agreement with Iran had brought oil prices and inflation down, but threat remains.
• US President Trump is considering giving Ukraine Patriot missile production licenses.
• Russia is seen as paranoid and losing face, with an unhealthy economy and mounting pressure.
• European burden sharing for Ukraine support needs to be more evenly distributed.