Ambassador-at-Large for the Nordic-Baltic Cooperation
Joined January 2026
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Let’s be crystal clear: European security starts in Kyiv. Russia’s aggression is a sign of weakness, not strength. The NB8 is united on strategic clarity: Ukraine wins, Europe stays safe.
Thank you, @ZelenskyyUA, for joining today's NB8 leaders' call. We will stay closely coordinated.
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Thank you, @ZelenskyyUA, for joining today's NB8 leaders' call. We will stay closely coordinated.
I thank all our partners in the NB8 – the Prime Minister of Estonia @KristenMichalPM, the President of Finland @alexstubb, the President of Lithuania @GitanasNauseda, the Prime Minister of Denmark @Statsmin, the Prime Minister of Iceland @KristrunFrosta, the Prime Minister of Latvia @AndrisKulbergs, the Prime Minister of Norway @jonasgahrstore, and the Prime Minister of Sweden @SwedishPM. It is important that you support Ukraine and that we share the same views on matters of principle.
We discussed preparations for the trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi. There have been many preparatory steps in recent days: a meeting in Brussels involving NATO and Europeans, my contacts with the U.S. President’s envoys, and virtually constant communication between our negotiating teams. We believe we need to make the meeting in the Emirates productive, and we have conveyed our proposals for realistic potential outcomes to the American side.
We all agree that issues concerning Europe's security must be discussed with the participation of European nations, all of which equally deserve guaranteed security. I am grateful that real diplomacy – bringing Russia's war against Ukraine to an end as soon as possible – is seen as the top priority. I briefed the leaders on our needs ahead of this winter – energy and, of course, air defense. Thank you for your readiness to help. We will continue coordinating and working out our common strong positions in detail. Thank you!
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On the sidelines of @TallinnSummit , Estonia’s Cyber Ambassador Helen Popp brought together #NB8 cyber & digital ambassadors for the second time this year, reflecting the growing need for closer cooperation.
🇺🇦 The meeting also included a contribution from a Ukrainian colleague, who shared first-hand insights into Ukraine’s experience in countering Russian cyberattacks. The exchange provided valuable perspectives on lessons learned, emerging cyber threats, the implications of AI and strengthening cyber resilience. These discussions are particularly relevant in the lead-up to the Ukraine Recovery Conference in January.
As Estonia prepares to hand over the #NB8 chairmanship to Norway, the shared goals remain: a more cyber-resilient region and a stronger Nordic-Baltic voice in global cyber cooperation.
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As Russia continues its daily attacks on Ukraine’s economy, energy and critical infrastructure, the Ukraine Recovery Conference #URC2027 in Tallinn on 28–29 January will shift its focus from recovery to resilience.
The goal is to mobilise urgent international support, secure concrete financial commitments and deliver practical solutions to help Ukraine withstand this winter.
A joint statement by the governments of Estonia and Ukraine ⤵️
valitsus.ee/en/news/joint-st…
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It’s worth repeating that the “root cause” of the 🇷🇺 war against 🇺🇦 is Vladimir Putin. Nothing less.
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Breaking free from Russian domination brings rapid growth in prosperity. Freedom matters.
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Europe’s greatest weakness is not a lack of resources. It is that our ability to formulate and pursue a strategy of our own has atrophied.
Little wonder. Throughout the Cold War, Western Europe had little need to do so. Eastern Europe was not allowed to.
Time to relearn the art. And put it into practice. Above all, in Ukraine.
Because what is decided there is not just Ukraine’s future. It is, to a great extent, Europe’s.
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I spoke with the newly elected President of Estonia. I congratulated Ülle Madise @YlleMadise on taking office. Ukraine always wishes the people of Estonia nothing but success and the achievement of all their goals. I am grateful for the much-needed and right signals – Estonia’s support in all areas will continue. Estonia is also closely following the diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving peace.
I shared details of the talks in Oslo and our communication with the American side following their meeting in Russia. There is an agreement to hold a trilateral meeting at the team level as early as November, and it is important that the meeting is not postponed. Ukraine is ready for negotiations at any time, and our position is that the sooner the talks begin, the better. Of course, like Estonia and other partners, we have always advocated for Europe’s presence in the negotiations. Europe must have a say in all formats that can deliver real decisions.
We also discussed the consequences of Russian strikes, particularly on our energy infrastructure and railways. Russia is deliberately trying to destroy our locomotives, and therefore any support that helps increase our rolling stock of this type would be very helpful. Thank you, Estonia!
Had a phone call with President @ZelenskyyUa, I reassured Estonia’s firm support for #Ukraine and its people. We will keep helping Ukraine defend itself and join the #EU and #NATO. Ukraine’s security is our security and as so we can’t accept borders changed by force.
Spend your Sunday wisely, here’s an interesting podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/0MO…
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Polish Foreign Minister Sikorski with the absolute truth:
“We appreciate President Trump’s involvement in trying to end the Russia Ukraine war.
But in Poland, we believe that it will bear fruit if you put pressure on the aggressor and not on the victim of the aggressor.”
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#Latvia holds a special place in my family’s heart. My first experience of solidarity was The Baltic Way as a child. That spirit lives on. On my first visit as President, I thanked President @edgarsrinkevics for his warm welcome & our nations’ enduring friendship.
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Estonia and Finland are working closely to strengthen Baltic Sea security, deepen defence cooperation and support Ukraine.
These were the key topics when Defence Minister Martin Herem met Finland’s Ambassador to Estonia, Hannu Heinonen. 🇪🇪🤝🇫🇮
#WeAreNATO
We need a game changer!
It’s time to defrost the immobilised Russian assets - @MariaStenergard #FAC
newsroom.consilium.europa.eu…
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Celia Kuningas Saagpakk retweeted
めっちゃかっこいいスピーチでした。特に終盤のたたみかけが素晴らしい。以下、ざっくり訳です。英語の表現、修辞が特に優れていると感じた箇所は、原文を括弧で示しています。
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私たちは今、選択を迫られています。力こそが正義となる世界（a world where might is right）を選ぶのか。それとも、法の支配に基づき、被害者たちが引き続き司法による救済を求めることのできる未来を選ぶのか。
このような攻撃を前にして、私たちは無関心でいることはできません。
締約国を含め、私たちすべてには、国際秩序を守るために行動する法的・道義的義務があります。
力ではなく、法を擁護するために。（To stand up for law, not force.）
私たちが今日下す選択は、やがて歴史によって裁かれることになるでしょう。（We’ll be judged by history for the choices we make today.）
私は皆さんに誓います。国際刑事裁判所は、正義は必ず貫徹されなければならないという揺るぎない決意を胸に、いかなる威圧にも屈することなく、その使命を果たし続けます。
The ICC strongly rejects US sanctions against the institution:
🎥 Video Statement by the President of the #ICC, Tomoko Akane
Learn more ➡️ icc-cpi.pulse.ly/kyrbe2l43a
The Václav Havel Prize for Nasrin Sotoudeh & the Nobel Peace Prize for Navi Pillay - women are standing fearless against injustice. Their unbroken spirit keeps this wild world in balance. Absolutely powerful! 🔥 #WomenRule #HumanRights
“Let me dedicate this award to all of the survivors of international crimes as well as to practitioners and defenders of international justice whose passion and courage continue to ensure that impunity will not be allowed to reign.”
Today Navi Pillay, judge and human rights defender, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless dedication to upholding international law.
Read more about our newest peace laureate: nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/…
ALT Navi Pillay is speaking in a formal setting. Text on the image reads: "Navi Pillay, 2026 Nobel Peace Prize" and "Let me dedicate this award to all of the survivors of international crimes."
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All set for a meeting in Tallinn today👍 Estonia is leading the G7 & NB8++ Shadow Fleet Task Force meeting. We are standing united to counter illegal dark fleet operations, ensure maritime security & hold shadow fleets accountable. 🚢🇪🇪
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Culture is the foundation of democratic resilience! Crucial discussions between NB8+, the Faroe Islands, Åland Islands, NCM, & Ukraine on protecting creative freedom in the age of AI & preservation of digital heritage beyond borders. Focus also on sports & democratic values.
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A new chapter in NB8 cooperation starts in Tallinn. FIU heads meet to launch a new regional Task Force against money laundering, terrorist financing & sanctions evasion fiu.ee/en/news/heads-financi…
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Russia is trying to intimidate us out of Kyiv.
If we give in, it will try to push us out elsewhere — eventually out of Europe altogether, replacing the Europe we have built with the one it seeks: divided, dominated, carved into spheres of influence.
Kyiv is not the limit of Russia’s ambition. It is where that ambition must be stopped.
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The EU has extended sanctions on nearly 3,000 individuals and entities linked to Russia’s aggression from six months to three years. Good. Sanctions should be sustained pressure — not a political negotiation every six months.
What is unacceptable is that some made the extension conditional on politically motivated delistings. Estonia did not and will not support this. But we were not prepared to see sanctions lifted from nearly 3,000 others as a result.
We will therefore impose national sanctions on Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman.
The Kremlin has not changed its objectives. Neither have ours. We will keep working for a just and lasting peace.