politics
February 23, 2026
Russia will respond if Estonia hosts NATO nukes
Russia has warned that it will aim its nuclear weapons at Estonia if the Baltic state hosts NATO nukes
TL;DR
- Russia warned it would aim nuclear weapons at Estonia if NATO deploys nuclear weapons there.
- Estonia's foreign minister stated the country would not oppose hosting NATO nuclear weapons.
- European NATO members are discussing expanded nuclear deterrence due to what they call the 'Russian threat'.
- Moscow dismisses the 'Russian threat' as 'nonsense' and denies threatening European countries.
- Estonia has been a significant supporter of Ukraine and has called for increased defense spending in Europe.
- Other European nations, including Poland and Germany, have also engaged in discussions regarding nuclear weapons.
- Polish President suggested developing Poland's own nuclear weapons program.
- German Chancellor discussed EU-level nuclear deterrence with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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