Congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the Bishop of Rome.
Wishing him wisdom and strength in his sacred mission.
Estonia ranks 2nd in @rsf.org 2025 World Press Freedom Index—our highest position ever!
Safeguarding free media & journalists' rights is vital for democracy & requires vigilance.
We're proud to co-chair Media Freedom Coalition to champion press freedom & independent journalism.
🇪🇪 21 years in the European Union — Estonia is Europe, and Europe is Estonia.
We are committed to a united, free Europe — and to Ukraine’s future in our Union.
Their future is our future
Today marks 3⃣9⃣ years since the Chornobyl nuclear disaster.
Yet the threat to nuclear safety has not passed.
Russia’s illegal seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant endangers millions in Ukraine and across Europe.
This cannot be ignored.
Today Russia struck a residential area in Kryvyi Rih, killing at least 14 people, incl six children, injuring more than 50 others.
Russia seeks war, not peace & the attacks against civilians, incl children are brutal proof of it.
My condolences to the loved ones of the victims.
The ICC is a cornerstone of justice and accountability, essential for maintaining a rules-based global order.
Hungary's decision to withdraw from the Rome Statute is deeply concerning. We strongly urge Hungary to rethink this step for the betterment of international justice.
In Stockholm today, Estonian Perm. Rep. Aino Lepik von Wirén & Director of Intl. Orgs & Human Rights, Rasmus Lumi, joined the NB8 @coe.int consultations.
Key focus: strengthening Council of Europe's role in tackling current geopolitical and global challenges.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the wildfires in the Gyeongsang region of Korea.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected & our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the victims.
Happy Independence Day to our friends in Bangladesh!
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On Belarus #FreedomDay, Estonia 🇪🇪 continues to support everyone standing for democracy, human rights & independence.
The future of a free & democratic Belarus is with the European family of nations.
We send warmest greetings to the people of Tunisia on their Independence Day!
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I had the pleasure of meeting 🇰🇷 Vice FM Kim Hong-Kyun today in Tallinn where the Korean Embassy was opened.
🇪🇪 & 🇰🇷 are united by common values & principles.
We discussed perspectives of stepping up cooperation & the shared security challenges we face.
Estonia is deeply concerned about the escalation of conflict in Gaza, resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives.
We call on resuming negotiations aimed at safe return of all hostages, providing lasting peace & security.
Today, EU extended sanctions against 2⃣4⃣0⃣0⃣ individuals who undermine Ukraine’s territorial integrity & sovereignty.
Hungary’s once again showed its true colours- its actions led to the removal of three oligarchs from the list, undermining core European security interests.
I welcome news from Ukraine & US talks in Jeddah, incl a proposal for interim ceasefire & US decision to resume military assistance, intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
It’s an important step towards a just & lasting peace in Ukraine.
The responsibility rests solely on Russia.
Great consultations today under Estonia's chairship of
Freedom Online Coalition on WSIS+20!
Multistakeholder input is crucial to foster inclusive information societies. We encourage everyone to work with us to enhance it.
Thank you Canada and The Netherlands for co-hosting!
FM @tsahkna.bsky.social will visit Paris from 10 to 11 March to enhance the strategic partnership between Estonia & France.
He will open an Estonian Business Hub, meet with Minister for Europe & Foreign Affairs @jnbarrot.bsky.social & Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad.
Today, we celebrate women’s strength and resilience.
Estonia champions women's rights globally, empowering women in developing countries & advocating for gender equality.
Happy International Women's Day!
Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania & the UK had a video meeting today & the messages coming from London affirm that a critical majority of Europe is likeminded.
The next step should be a coalition of the willing to give military aid and security guarantees to Ukraine.
More here 👇
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These two 24 Februaries have shaped our world.
With one, we stepped towards a more just rules-based world of coexisting sovereign states.
The other, we stepped back toward an age of empires.
If you prefer the former, history shows we must support Ukraine to defeat aggression.
Across our country today, Estonians will celebrate Independence Day with friends & family, watching the parade, and with good food and drink.
Also, as every day, many will continue to volunteer & donate in support of Ukraine, continuously inspired by their courage of resistance.
Russia chose 24 February, three years ago, to launch its full scale war to destroy the Ukrainian nation - and destroy our rules-based world.
It has failed.
That’s due to Ukraine’s will to fight, as well as their support from the international community.
Russia is an unreformed imperial power, proving repeatedly that it can’t be trusted.
In the absence of consequences, Moscow will disregard international law and prior agreements to continue pursuing its neocolonialist agenda.
Aggression, unpunished, emboldens more aggression.
Many around the world stood with us when we were occupied.
Moscow failed to gain much international recognition for its forced annexation of us.
With your support, we showed Moscow’s occupation can be defeated & international law can prevail.
And so we now #StandWithUkraine.
When Estonia regained its freedom, we didn’t need to declare independence again.
We have been continuously independent since 1918. And so we declared the Nazi-Soviet Pact to be null and void.
International law prevailed - and that’s why we celebrate our Independence Day today.
As part of Moscow’s attempt to ensure you never heard about our independence, the occupiers even demolished the balcony - and entire theatre - from which we declared independence in Pärnu.
The balcony has been rebuilt - and our entire country serves as a monument to freedom.
Despite Moscow’s staged annexation, Estonia remained independent by both Estonian & international law.
Mass repressions under occupation were brutal - but could never erase our memories of independence and our determination to live freely again.
Independent Estonians thrived like never before.
That was until, two decades later, totalitarian powers attempted to drag our world back to an age of empires.
Nazi Germany & Soviet Russia formed a pact to invade independent nations, including ours, sparking another world war.
In the Treaty of Tartu, Soviet Russia promised to respect Estonia’s sovereignty & territorial integrity in perpetuity.
That was the first international treaty asserting that all peoples have the right to self-determination. It helped establish the principle in international law.
