Estonia's new president urges European NATO self-defense without US

Estonia's newly elected president, Ülle Madise, stated that European NATO members must be able to defend themselves without the United States, citing deep-rooted imperialism in Russia and warning against renewed dependence on Russia. This marks a notable shift in rhetoric from a Baltic leader, reflecting growing European concerns about US reliability. The statement is likely to influence NATO defense spending discussions but is not an official policy change.