Summary
Russia has warned it will aim its nuclear weapons at Estonia if NATO places nuclear arms there. Estonia has expressed willingness to host nuclear weapons if NATO deems it necessary. Currently, there are no public plans to station nuclear weapons in Estonia.
Key Facts
- Russia stated its nuclear weapons would target Estonia if nuclear weapons are stationed there.
- Estonia is open to hosting nuclear weapons if NATO decides it's necessary.
- No public plans exist for moving nuclear weapons to Estonia at this time.
- Poland, a NATO member, is considering developing its own nuclear defenses.
- U.S. tactical nuclear weapons are already in several European countries.
- Both Russia and the U.S. hold about 90 percent of the world's nuclear arsenal.
- Estonia had Soviet nuclear sites in the past but dismantled them and joined the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1992.
- The treaty aims to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote disarmament.
