Boris Pistorius has argued that such attacks are “fully normal” as long as the civilian population is not affected Ukraine has every right to conduct strikes and other military operations on Russian territory, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has argued. He noted, however, that civilians should not be hurt in the process.

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has claimed that recently announced tax hikes are necessary to offset increased military spending. Her liberal Reform Party scored a decisive victory in last month’s elections, after she swore not to increase taxes.

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