Estonia would take warfare onto Russian territory if Moscow invades, overseas minister says

An Estonian army. Picture: Estonian media, Militarnyi

Estonia’s International Minister Margus Tsahkna has dismissed claims that Estonia is amongst Europe’s most susceptible international locations as “faux information” and mentioned that if Russia invades and Estonia resists, the warfare can be taken onto Russian territory.

Supply: Tsahkna in an interview with DW, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: When requested about Estonia being seen as one of many first targets of a possible Russian invasion, Tsahkna mentioned that is “very logical” in the event you have a look at the map.

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Quote: “However in actual life we ​​are considerably strengthening our capabilities. I believe NATO is stronger than ever. We have already got new protection plans and this implies we aren’t simply ready. If Russia invades our territory, then by beginning to withstand, we are going to take the warfare onto Russia’s territory.”

Extra particulars: Tsahkna mentioned he’s involved about “political will.”

Quote: “We’re frightened about Europe, whether or not Europe is able to make choices, to face up, to change into stronger.”

Extra particulars: Tsahkna added it might be a mistake to carry talks with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin with none plan.

Quote: “We have now pursued such a coverage in Europe for a number of many years. And what’s the outcome? The result’s extra wars and a extra aggressive Russia. So it’s completely mistaken now to start out searching for any particular envoy of the European Union to ship that envoy to the Kremlin as a result of he’ll come again humiliated and weaker, and [this] can even weaken Ukraine’s place.”

Background:

• Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and Estonian President Alar Karis have known as for the appointment of a particular EU envoy to carry talks with Russia.

• French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned in December 2025 that Europe should discover a strategy to have interaction straight with Russia’s leaders.

• La Repubblica, an Italian media outlet, has reported that former Finnish president Sauli Niinistö is thought-about as a candidate for the position of European Union particular envoy tasked with restoring a direct channel of communication with the Kremlin chief.

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