Kristen Mihal
Kristen Mihal is the Prime Minister of Estonia, known for his proactive stance on national defense. He has been vocal about increasing Estonia's defense budget, aiming to reach 5% of GDP in response to regional security concerns and the need for stronger military readiness. His recent comments reflect a commitment to aligning Estonia's defense spending with NATO's recommendations and the broader security landscape.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 2 | 7.50 | 0.22% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 4,210 | $34,000 | 76$ |
| Totals | 2 | 1,886,198 | 4,210 | $34,000 | 76$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Latvia:
Kristen Mihal noted that Latvia has expressed a clear message that active planning is underway towards Estonia.
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Latvia:
Kristen Mihal is the Prime Minister of Estonia who participated in the Baltic Council of Ministers meeting.
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Russia:
Kristen Mihal was involved in a dispute with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte over the response to the flight of Russian MiG-31s.
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Greece:
The Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Mihal stated that there are various parameters for the use of force, which did not justify shooting down aircraft.
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Ukraine:
The Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Mihal, stated that his country initiated NATO consultations under Article 4 of the Washington Treaty.
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North Macedonia:
Kristen Mihal announced that Estonia officially requested consultations under NATO Article 4 regarding the airspace violation by Russia.
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Russia:
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Mihal reported that three Russian MiG-31 fighters intruded into the country's airspace.
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Russia:
The Prime Minister of Estonia, Kristen Mihal, stated that three Russian MiG-31s violated the country's airspace.
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Kazakhstan:
Kristen Mihal is the Prime Minister of Estonia who reported on the interception of Russian fighters in Estonian airspace.
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Montenegro:
Kristen Mihal announced that Estonia would seek consultations under NATO's Article 4.
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