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Estonia Says Russia Is Blocking Peace Talks, Urges Tougher Pressure and Military Aid

Tallinn seeks EU action to force Moscow to take negotiations seriously.

Overview

  • Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna spoke with Ukraine’s Andrii Sybiha on 29 December about the state of talks and next steps after a Florida meeting he said signaled U.S.–Ukrainian resolve for peace.
  • He said Russia remains the only party uninterested in peace and has shown no willingness to abandon goals targeting Ukraine’s sovereignty and Europe’s security order.
  • Tsahkna urged partners to focus on stronger pressure and sustained support until Moscow demonstrates readiness for a just and lasting settlement.
  • He called for more military assistance so Ukraine can hold the line on the battlefield and defend cities from drone and missile attacks.
  • The minister highlighted EU work on a 20th sanctions package and noted Estonia’s readiness to contribute up to a company-sized unit plus training within a coalition of the willing.