After days of relentless bombardment of Ukrainian cities, Russian drones have now struck the very heart of Kyiv. The headquarters of Ukraine’s Security Service has been hit, just steps from St. Sophia Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s most cherished cultural landmarks. Escalating against the security service and targeting a predominantly civilian district once again exposes Russia’s blood-thirst, utter disregard for civilian life and its ongoing campaign to erase Ukraine’s identity. The Kremlin’s objective remains unchanged: inflict maximum carnage, sow terror, and trample every norm of international law. Estonia unequivocally condemns these latest attacks and stands firmly with Ukraine. Accountability must be uncompromising. Russia’s continued strikes demand intensified international pressure, deeper isolation, and sustained efforts to ensure that impunity does not prevail.

Despite the Kremlin's efforts to divide us, Europe is growing stronger. From Ukraine and Moldova's EU path to Hungary's renewed European engagement and Armenia's European choice, resilience is winning over Russian influence. Good to set the facts straight together with my German colleague, Johann Wadephul @AussenMinDE.

Russia is losing momentum on the battlefield, Ukraine is holding firm, and cracks within Russia are becoming more visible. This is precisely the moment to intensify political, economic, and diplomatic pressure on the Kremlin and force a change in its course. My interview with @DRNyheder's @perbangthomsen ahead of today's #NB8 Summit in Tallinn. dr.dk/nyheder/udland/rusland…