The Prime Minister of Estonia stressed the inadmissibility of talks on security architecture before the end of the war
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is trying to divert Europeans' attention from the main issue of the war by proposing a discussion on security architecture. According to the head of the Estonian government, such discussions should only take place after peace is achieved on Ukraine's terms. This was reported by Ukrinform, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
Ahead of the informal EU summit in Dublin, Kristen Michal emphasized that the cessation of aggression, the killing of civilians, and hostilities depends entirely on the orders of the Russian regime leader. The politician stressed that Moscow’s attempts to impose a dialogue on European security before the establishment of peace are an attempt to lure partners into a “mental trap,” distracting them from the fundamental principles of settlement.
Peace prioritised over negotiations
The Estonian Prime Minister noted that Europe cannot be considered a neutral party, as it actively supports Ukraine and applies sanctions pressure on the rf. According to Michal, the European strategy remains unchanged: to continue providing assistance to Kyiv and increasing pressure on the aggressor, as these tools remain key to ending the conflict.
Regarding future EU representation in peace negotiations, the head of the Estonian government advocated for involving individuals with appropriate mandates from European institutions. Among the candidates capable of representing European interests, he highlighted President of the European Council Antonio Costa and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, stressing that appointing representatives from the outside is nonsensical.
Funding and Euro-Atlantic integration
On the issue of financial support for Ukraine, Michal supported the position of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who views these expenses as a necessary component of the basic security of the entire European continent. The Estonian Prime Minister expressed hope for successfully reaching a consensus within the EU regarding the continuation of funding for the Ukrainian state.
Furthermore, Kristen Michal reaffirmed his unequivocal support for Ukraine’s full accession to NATO. Previously, at the European Political Community summit, he described Moscow’s similar initiatives regarding the review of the security system in Europe as “psychological games” that the rf is attempting to include in a package of agreements to legitimise its demands.
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