# Estonian PM on European Defense

> Estonian prime minister Kristen Michal urges using frozen Russian assets in Belgium to defend Europe from Russia.
- Title: Estonian PM on European Defense · EUobserver | Shortify
- Summary: Estonian prime minister Kristen Michal urges using frozen Russian assets in Belgium to defend Europe from Russia.
- Keywords: estonia, belgium, russian assets, baltic states, european defense, kristen michal, EUobserver
- Source: EUobserver — https://euobserver.com/248747/interview-do-not-be-afraid-be-prepared-estonian-prime-minister-kristen-michal-on-how-to-defend-europe-from-russia
- Published: 2026-11-13T15:23:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: estonia, belgium, russian assets, baltic states, european defense, kristen michal, politics, world
## Estonian Prime Minister
Estonian prime minister Kristen Michal discusses how to build Europe's defenses against Russia.
## Baltic Security Warnings
Estonia warned for years about Russian threats, and EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen confirmed Baltic warnings about Russian expansionism were correct.
## Frozen Russian Assets
Michal urges using Russian assets frozen in Belgium to strengthen European defense against Russia.
## Key takeaway

Estonian prime minister Kristen Michal says Europe must use Russian assets frozen in Belgium to defend against Russian threats.