Margus Tsahkna

The author warned that Russian ex-combatants could become a tool for the Kremlin in Europe by fuelling organised crime and carrying out terrorist attacks. They said Estonia was calling for an EU-wide entry ban and argued that European countries should act before the threat crossed their borders. The author said they had made the comments to POLITICO Europe. #Russia #Europe #Security #RU #EE #EU

The author said they were travelling to Luxembourg for the FAC, where support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia and developments in the Middle East were on the agenda. They argued that as Russia’s attacks grew more brutal, support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia should increase, and said they intended to approve something the following day without specifying what. #Ukraine #Russia #MiddleEast #LU #UA #RU #IL

The post said Estonia had unequivocally condemned the Houthi attack on Riyadh International Airport, which it said killed numerous people and injured hundreds. It described the attack on civilians and civilian infrastructure as terrorism and said such violence had no justification. #Terrorism #Estonia #Peace #EE #SA

The author wrote that Russian attacks on Ukraine had become increasingly brutal, claiming civilians, including children, had been killed in their beds and on buses. They said greater pressure on Russia and restricting its ability to wage war were necessary for a just peace and long-term security. https://t.co/8QEaOD2JZF #Ukraine #Peace #StopTheWar #RU #UA

The Estonian government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have pressured Silmet to stop using raw materials purchased from Russia, and although it is not easy to find an alternative, a deadline must be set for the company to abandon Russian raw materials by next year, said Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on "Aktuaalne kaamera." #Eesti #Venemaa #toormestloobumine (translated)

In cooperation with the European Commission, we must set a clear deadline for NPM Silmet to abandon Russian raw materials. Together with funding from Europe, Silmet must be given a deadline to free itself from dependence on Russian raw materials, said Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. #Silmet #VenemaaSanktsioonid #EuroopaJulgeolek (translated)

We are capable of forming a force of 50,000 experienced soldiers within a few hours. Tsahkna emphasized that such measures would follow a Russian attack that would activate Article 5 of NATO's collective defense, and would not be a preventive action by the Alliance. #NATO #Rusija #FinskiZaljev (translated)

The author said it was time to stop describing Russia’s actions as “hybrid” and instead call them arson, sabotage or cyberattacks. At RUSI, they said exposing those who ordered and carried out the attacks was essential to deterring them, and added that Russia wanted to divide and weaken. https://t.co/5hsIcKzzeA #Russia #Cyberattacks #Deterrence #RU

The author said Russia was gradually increasing pressure on Western societies through sabotage and acts of terror, in remarks to RidgeandFrost. They argued that attributing responsibility for the attacks was necessary to deter both those who ordered them and those who carried them out. #Russia #Terrorism #Security #RU

The statement said Estonia had strongly condemned recent Houthi attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia, which it said had killed civilians and injured dozens. It also expressed sympathy for the victims’ families and wished those injured a swift recovery. #Estonia #HouthiAttacks #SaudiArabia #EE #SA

The author said a Russian aerial bomb had hit two buses in Kramatorsk, killing 33 people and injuring at least 18, and that residential buildings had also been damaged. They described Russia’s actions as escalating terror against civilians and said the number of civilians killed or wounded this year had already exceeded last year’s total. #Kramatorsk #Russia #CiviliansUnderAttack #RU

The author argued that concessions to Russia would not bring peace, saying Vladimir Putin sought to dictate Europe’s security as well as gain Ukrainian territory. They said Ukraine should succeed and join the EU and NATO to end the “grey zones” Russia exploited and strengthen Europe’s security through its military. https://t.co/EHNQlXJaY6 #Ukraine #NATO #Europe #UA #RU #EU #NATO

The author said Russia’s sabotage put all of Europe at risk and argued that Western democracies were more exposed than the Baltic states. In comments on RidgeandFrost, they also said Russia’s frozen assets should be used to support Ukraine and questioned why taxpayers should bear the burden. #Ukraine #Russia #Europe #RU #EU #UA #LT #LV #EE

If Russian President Vladimir Putin decides to launch an attack on Europe that triggers NATO's collective defense article, the alliance could within hours close Russia's access from Saint Petersburg to the Gulf of Finland, said Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna ("Eesti 200") to the British newspaper The Times. #НАТО #Россия #Эстония (translated)

If Russian President Vladimir Putin were to launch an attack against Europe that triggers NATO's collective defense clause, the alliance would be able to seal off Russia's access from St. Petersburg to the Gulf of Finland within a few hours, said Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna to the British newspaper The Times. #NATO #Venemaa #SoomeLaht (translated)

The author described the footage as showing the effects of Russia’s aggression, saying children had been taken from the safety of their homes and subjected to severe suffering. They also claimed that 25 people had been killed that day because of one man’s obsession. https://t.co/fzM3tW70Cq #Russia #WarCrimes #HumanRights #RU

The author said they had met Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband in London to discuss support for Ukraine and broader European security. They said the talks covered countering Russian sabotage, increasing pressure on Russia to end its aggression and secure lasting peace. https://t.co/4XWhcEZTNV #Ukraine #EuropeanSecurity #Russia #GB #UA #RU

The author accused Putin of marking his birthday by unleashing another wave of drones and missiles on Ukraine. They wrote that civilians and critical infrastructure were the primary targets, and said residential buildings had been hit in Kyiv, Dnipro, Pryluky and Zaporizhzhia. The post also cited “at least seven” but did not specify what the figure referred to. #Putin #Ukraine #War #UA