Estonian PM to US secretary of defence: US contribution to security of Estonia and Europe is unwavering

On 16 February, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas met with United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd James Austin III, with whom they discussed the strengthened presence of the United States in Estonia, the strengthening of the deterrence and defence stance of NATO, and supporting Ukraine, said the Office of the Government of Estonia.

“I thanked Secretary of Defence Austin for his personal contribution and that of the United States in supporting Ukraine and strengthening NATO. Our bilateral defence cooperation and their presence here are of key importance in ensuring the security of Estonia and the Alliance, deterring Russia, and resisting the threats emanating from there,” Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said after the meeting.