Estonia in Ukraine

Europe must stay focused on Ukraine. Military, financial, political support cannot weaken. We need to deliver on our promises. The €90 billion loan must move. And we need a common line: no place in Europe for Russian fighters with real war experience. At the same time: ⚡ energy security = stable prices & long-term capacity 📉 less bureaucracy = stronger competitiveness A stronger Europe means a safer Europe.

.@MFAestonia has summoned the Russian chargé d’affaires after a Russian SU-30 fighter jet violated Estonia's airspace near Vaindloo Island on March 18, remaining for about one minute. I can confirm that NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission responded swiftly, with Italian Air Force units deployed. There was no threat to Estonia’s security. vm.ee/en/news/foreig…

agressor russia using same tactics as soviet union did. After collapse of soviet union, everybody promised “Never Again”. Never Again is happening against Ukraine every day. 🇺🇦allies need to act and keep our promises. #Stoprussia

Narva is and always will remain an Estonian city. These little attempts at creating confusion and weakening social cohesion are basic and nothing new. We’ve seen these tactics by and from Russia before, in Estonia and elsewhere — a cheap way to provoke confuision and outrage. Stay calm, stay informed! Adequate response🥱 based on awareness🧏‍♀️ is the best defense against covert influence.

Efforts to deal with the aftermath of the massive Russian attack are currently underway in the Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Mykolaiv regions. All necessary services are involved. The main target for the Russians was the energy infrastructure of the Kyiv region, but unfortunately, there were also direct hits on and damage to ordinary residential buildings, schools, and civilian businesses. As of now, four people have been reported killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Many people have been injured, and some are still seeking medical assistance. Over the course of the night, the Russians launched around 430 drones of various types and a significant number of missiles. There were 13 ballistic missiles alone, and the total number of missiles in this attack was 68. According to preliminary data, 58 of them were intercepted by our air defense system. And every such night of Russian strikes is a reminder to all our partners that air defenses and the missiles for them are effectively a daily necessity. Every agreement on missile supplies cannot wait – everything must be implemented as quickly as possible. Our agreements to increase the production of air defense missiles are a critical direction, and this direction requires one hundred percent attention. Russia will try to exploit the war in the Middle East to cause even greater destruction here in Europe, in Ukraine. This is why we must be fully aware of the real level of the threat and prepare accordingly, namely: in Europe, we need to develop the production of air defense missiles – especially those capable of countering ballistic threats – as well as all other systems necessary to truly protect lives, regardless of what may be happening in any other part of the world. Europe is able to ensure this level of reliable protection. Thank you to everyone who is helping!

Russian fighters who have taken part in the aggression against Ukraine have no place in Europe. They pose a direct threat to Europe’s internal security. They have recent combat experience. Many were recruited from prison. Europe must urgently prevent their entry into the EU and Schengen. Ahead of #EUCO, eight European leaders call on the European Commission to address this issue at EU level.

The world needs Ukraine. Not only for a just and lasting peace today, but also as a future security guarantor. Ukraine’s experience in modern warfare will help shape the security of tomorrow. From my keynote in Canberra at the conference Drones in Modern Warfare: Lessons Learnt from the War in Ukraine.

A major step forward in making the aggressor pay for their crimes. @Riigikogu has ratified the convention establishing the international claims commission for Ukraine within @coe. Estonia was one of the 34 countries to sign the convention in December, and today we move closer to turning it into a functioning instrument of justice. Russia must pay for all the destruction it has caused. No exceptions, no loopholes.

In London, donor countries of the #TallinnMechanism gathered to coordinate support for strengthening Ukraine’s civilian cyber resilience. As Russia continues its cyberattacks against energy systems, critical infrastructure and public services in an effort to undermine societal resilience, sustained and unified support for 🇺🇦 cyber capabilities remains essential. Estonia 🇪🇪 is stepping up its efforts. We stand with Ukraine — also in cyberspace.

Historic visit of solidarity by Nordic-Baltic Ambassadors to 🇺🇦frontline city Kharkiv. NB8 as top supporter of Ukraine knows what is at stake here - democracy & humanity. We remember price of freedom and why russia must be defeated.  Grateful to @IngaTolockiene for initiative!

Aggressor russia is pure evil.

Allowing the perpetrators of aggression to participate is not only inhumane, it also undermines the global effort to isolate Russia and Belarus for their persistent aggression against Ukraine. 🇪🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸🇱🇻🇱🇹🇵🇱🇷🇴🇸🇪 stand united with 🇺🇦. In our joint statement, we strongly condemned the IPC’s decision to permit athletes from Russia and Belarus to take part in the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games and to display their state symbols. Due to IPC's disgraceful decision, the Estonian delegation will boycott the opening ceremony of these Games. Full statement: vm.ee/en/news/statem…

Since last night, work has been ongoing to clear the rubble of a residential building in Kharkiv following a Russian ballistic missile strike. A whole section was destroyed, and the upper floors of a neighboring building were damaged. Unfortunately, as of now, it is known that 7 people have been killed. More than 10 people have been injured, including children. People may still be trapped under the rubble. All necessary services are working at the scene for the rescue operation. Russia used 29 missiles, nearly half of them ballistic, and 480 drones, most of them “shaheds,” against Ukraine. They targeted energy infrastructure in Kyiv, the Khmelnytskyi and Chernivtsi regions, and the railway in the Zhytomyr region. Damage has been reported in the Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Vinnytsia, Odesa, Poltava, Sumy, and Cherkasy regions. Relevant services are working wherever necessary. There must be a response from partners to these savage strikes against life. I thank everyone who will not remain silent. Russia has not abandoned its attempts to destroy Ukraine’s residential and critical infrastructure, and therefore support must continue. The PURL initiative must continue to operate just as actively. We count on active work with the European Union to guarantee greater protection for our people. I am grateful to everyone who helps strengthen our protection.

Great discussions together w NB8 Colleagues w students at Yaroslav Mudryi University in 🇺🇦Kharkiv. Inspiring to see brave & bright young people so dedicated to help their 🇺🇦country after graduation. Learned a lot from them myself too, especially courages and determination.

Grateful to @mayorterekhov for inspiring, useful and friendly visit for Nordic-Baltic Ambassadors to 🇺🇦 Kharkiv. Kharkiv is truly a City of Courage with its people & leadership. They dont fight russian aggression only in front but also in communities. And they succeed.

Today, the @iaeaorg Board adopted a resolution on Russia’s attacks against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which pose significant risks to nuclear safety. Estonia stressed that the unprecedented escalation of Russian missile and drone strikes in 2026 has sharply intensified nuclear safety risks for Ukraine, its people, and the wider European region.

🇪🇪 @Tsahkna phone call w 🇺🇦 @andrii_sybiha - the same Iranian-origin drones terrorizing the Middle East are still raining destruction on 🇺🇦 cities & people. Russia’s aggression hasn’t slowed, nor have its goals changed. Support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia must intensify.

An appalling decision by @Paralympics to prohibit Ukraine from participating under its internationally recognized map, while Russia, the aggressor waging a brutal war of annihilation, is allowed to compete with its flag. More than 600 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have been killed or injured. Hundreds of sports facilities have been destroyed. This is not neutrality. It is a choice and it contradicts the very values the Olympic movement claims to uphold. Sport cannot be “outside politics” when authoritarian regimes weaponize it for propaganda and war.

Well said by @OlenaHalushka that Ukraine  surviving this winter was not a miracle. It is due to tireless, professional, devoted, 24/7 work of Ukraine's energy workers, Rescuers and Defence Forces. And determination of 🇺🇦 nation which is remarkable. Glory to Heroes!

Rule of law & anti-corruption remain at the core of Ukraine’s path to the EU. Today, briefed EU Ambassadors on progress in delivering the key priorities within 🇪🇺 integration process. We are actively advancing – systematically, transparently, and in close coordination with our partners. Grateful for the strong support of EU Member States on our path to full membership 🇺🇦🇪🇺