Estonia is allocating €3.5 million to Ukraine. This money is for purchasing Starlink communication systems. The funds come from Estonia's support fund for Ukraine.
Starlink is an internet connectivity system. It helps Ukraine during the war. The money is being sent through the IT coalition. This coalition is led by Estonia and Luxembourg.
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said that Ukraine needs Starlink. It provides them with crucial support in the war. Starlink is especially important for drones. Drones require good internet.
Pevkur said that Ukraine is fighting for all of Europe. That is why it is important to support them. In addition to weapons, IT assistance is also needed.
Estonia has supported Ukraine in 2024. The support has been 0.3% of Estonia's GDP. The funds have gone towards weapons, training, and IT development.