The idea that occupation of Ukraine could be “temporary” or “de facto” must be challenged. Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania know that once Russia takes control, reversal takes decades & costs lives. Our joint Financial Times op-ed with Baiba Braže & Kęstutis Budrys. ft.com/content/7c5714…

34 years of Estonia’s independence restored. We wanted it, were ready for it, fought for it and seized the moment to rebuild a sovereign, democratic European country. And many lessons along the way to stand for the fundamentals of European security today.

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Spoke with my Nordic Baltic colleagues today. We coordinate as closely as ever to ensure a just and lasting peace. Ukraine has our full support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Russia must return to its borders and stay there. Aggression must come at a cost that

Estonia and Sweden see eye to eye on key security issues in the Baltic Sea region and beyond. Grateful for the opportunity to discuss the threat posed by Russia’s aggressive actions with Swedish MPs at Riksdag.

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To our dear partners: Estonia — Kristen Michal🇪🇪 Finland — Petteri Orpo🇫🇮 Ireland — Micheál Martin🇮🇪 Latvia — Evika Siliņa 🇱🇻🇺🇦🇱🇻 Lithuania — Gitanas Nausėda🇱🇹 Poland — Donald Tusk🇵🇱 Sweden — Ulf Kristersson🇸🇪 I extend my sincere and heartfelt gratitude for your support for the

‘Never give up. Together, we are strong’ Roman’s words should inspire every supporter of Ukraine.

Remember how Russia accused Ukraine of invading Russia a day before it invaded Ukraine?

This follows a standard Kremlin playbook: when negotiations start to gain traction, they are deliberately undermined. Russia has demonstrated no intention of abandoning the goals behind its aggression and is actively seeking to legitimize the continuation of its attacks.

Russia’s war in Ukraine which the Kremlin believed would last days or weeks has now dragged on for as long as the Soviet Union fought Nazi Germany in World War II, from June 22, 1941, with Operation Barbarossa, until the final surrender of Germany on May 9, 1945: 1,418 days.

Estonia stands with the people of Iran in their fight for freedom and dignity. We are working to ensure that the EU designate the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, impose additional sanctions on those responsible for repression, keep Iran’s human rights abuses on the UN agenda,

Estonia endorses this statement 🇪🇪 bundesregierung.de/breg-de/aktuel…

Joint statement by the NB8 Foreign Ministers: Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian cities and critical energy infrastructure aim to cut electricity, heating and water, violate international humanitarian law and may constitute war crimes. Attacks linked to nuclear power infrastructure

Estonia took the helm of Nordic-Baltic cooperation this month — key for a strong and unified region. A moment to rebalance after an eventful week. #NB8 ❄️

It was on the very front lines in Afghanistan that nine Estonian soldiers returned home in coffins, and many more were wounded. Estonia stood shoulder to shoulder with Allies under NATO Article 5, paying one of the heaviest per-capita prices.

🇪🇪Estonia, Tallinn. Right side of history. Glory to 🇺🇦Ukraine! Photo by: Martin Roger

Winter in Estonia. The ice road shortcut from Haapsalu to Österby seems to be a popular choice—and no wonder, ten times shorter!

Wars are fought not just with tanks, but with stories too. Putin’s story is that Russia’s victory is inevitable, while Europe is weak. Democracies can challenge this tale. Read on in my FT essay (gift link if fast) 👉🏼 as.ft.com/r/06908caf-bad… #informationwar #ukraine #russia 1/5