There is a widespread misconception that politicians are excellent military strategists. They often lack a deep understanding of military matters and rely on potentially unreliable sources of information.
It is crucial to ensure that the information they receive is accurate and not influenced by foreign agents. Often, the lack of enthusiasm and, most importantly, the resources to conduct proper research to guarantee the legitimacy of their source create the possibility of spread of misinformation.
As Ukraine’s conflict with Russia continues and the EU prepares for potential military escalation, the influence of foreign agents is a growing concern. Estonia, a minor member of NATO and the EU finds itself in a precarious position. It strongly supports Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression, but its ability to provide substantial economic and military assistance to Ukraine is limited. Estonia would be among the first to feel the impact if the conflict expanded into the EU. This threat hasn’t significantly hindered Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, who relentlessly continues to vocalize her dislike of Russia.
In June 2024, she boldly revealed Estonia’s backup plan in case of Russia’s victory in Ukraine – there isn’t any. All this time, when Kaja Kallas aired her dislike and presented unremovable support for Ukraine, she had no plan or even idea of how Estonia would act in case of the inevitable.
Would that mean that Estonia’s government was prepared? Not. Would that mean Kaja Kallas had consulted Estonia’s military leaders about the possibility of defeat? Perhaps. That, however, isn’t reflected in her statements.