The Prime Minister gave the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a mandate to take all necessary steps to bring Estonians home
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has mandated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure the safe return of Estonian citizens from the Middle East amid security concerns.
Tsahkna held phone calls with several Middle Eastern foreign ministers: we act in the interest of ensuring citizen security
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna held phone conversations with foreign ministers from the UAE, Oman, and Iraq to discuss Middle Eastern developments and the safety of Estonian citizens in the region.
The President and the Foreign Minister do not plan to meet in the near future
Estonian President Alar Karis and Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna do not have any planned meetings scheduled soon, despite previous expressions of willingness to communicate.
Defense Minister Pevkur left Dubai for Oman
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, during a visit to Dubai amid airstrikes against Iran by the USA and Israel, has reached Oman as he seeks flights back to Estonia.
Tsahkna: Pevkur left Dubai by land
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna reported that Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur exited Dubai by land on the first day of an attack.
Tsahkna: There is currently no sign of opening airspace in the Middle East
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that the situation in the Middle East is escalating, and there are no indications of airspace opening to allow Estonians to leave the region.
Tsahkna to EU Foreign Ministers: Pressure on the Iranian regime must continue
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna emphasized the importance of ensuring the security of EU citizens and the ability for them to return home during an extraordinary meeting of EU foreign ministers.
Tsahkna: Europe lacked information on why the US and Israel are attacking Iran
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna states that Europe has been sidelined regarding the US and Israel's military actions against Iran, expressing concerns over the potential consequences for the continent.
URMAS REINSALU โฉ Estonia must take a clear stance in the war with Iran
The Estonian Foreign Affairs Committee held an emergency meeting regarding the war in Iran, where they listened to information from the Foreign Minister ahead of an EU Foreign Affairs Council.
Tsahkna: Weakening Iran Strengthens Europe's Security
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that weakening the Iranian regime directly enhances European security.
Tsahkna: Weakening the Iranian regime directly strengthens European security
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that weakening the Iranian regime enhances European security and highlighted Estonia's vigilance regarding the situation in the Middle East.
ANALYSIS โฉ Alar Karis is not seeking conflict
President Alar Karis delivered a conventional birthday speech that downplayed any tensions between him and the government or foreign minister Margus Tsahkna, amidst recent speculation about their relationship.
Estonia's Foreign Minister: 'Putin is playing with Trump and all of the West'
The Estonian Foreign Minister asserts that Putin is manipulating peace negotiations to influence the West.
โNo Visas for Russian Soldiers, Italy Most Exposedโ: Alarm from the Estonian Foreign Minister
The Estonian Foreign Minister has raised concerns about Russian soldiers entering Europe, suggesting Italy is particularly vulnerable to possible infiltrations and hybrid attacks from mercenaries.
"I am a former minister of Estonia!" Janek Mรคggi escaped arrest in Riga
Former Estonian Minister Janek Mรคggi narrates a bewildering encounter with security in Riga that almost resulted in his arrest.
Marek Kutarba: Estonia threatens Russia with a missile attack. And these are not empty threats
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna declared that if Russia launches a missile attack on the Baltic states, Estonia will respond by bringing the war into Russia.
Did the president suggest to the prime minister to replace the foreign minister?
A claim circulating in the Estonian parliament suggests that President Alar Karis advised Prime Minister Kristen Michal to replace Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.
Did Karis suggest to Michal to replace the foreign minister?
Estonian President Alar Karis reportedly hinted at a potential replacement for foreign minister Margus Tsahkna during a meeting with Prime Minister Kristen Michal, although both parties have not confirmed this claim.
Estonian Minister: If Russia Attacks the Baltics, NATO Will Strike Deep into Russia
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that NATO would respond decisively with deep strikes into Russian territory if Russia attempts to seize the Baltic states.
The Foreign Minister turned his gaze from the USA to European partners in a pragmatic annual speech
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna emphasized the practical value of supporting Ukraine and the importance of closer cooperation with neighboring countries in his annual speech, with only a brief mention of the changing role of the USA.
Tsahkna: Estonia's foreign policy is not for academic expressions
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna emphasizes that Estonia's foreign policy should not be viewed as a platform for academic debate.
According to opposition politicians, Tsahkna's annual speech was slogan-like
Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, in his annual foreign policy address, emphasized unwavering support for Ukraine as critical to Estonia's own security, while opposition politicians criticized his speech as overly sloganistic.
COMMENTARY โฉ Meelis Oidsalu: Is Estonia's Foreign Policy Populist?
Security expert Meelis Oidsalu critiques Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna's address on the prevailing beliefs among the Estonian populace regarding the US as an ally and the need for strengthening Europe within NATO.
Kaja Kallas's Criticism Towards the USA Received Wide Response
Estonian Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas's remarks at the Munich Security Conference in response to U.S. criticism stirred significant attention.
At 22:00 "In the First Studio" with Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna guests on ETV's program discussing the challenges in Estonia's foreign policy due to a changing world order and security environment.
COMMENTARY โฉ Eiki Berg: The words of the foreign minister regarding Ukraine sound like the ears of a cynical pragmatist
Eiki Berg critiques Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna's recent comments on Ukraine, suggesting they reveal a shift towards a more pragmatic and cynical viewpoint.
OUTLOOK โฉ Minister Tsahkna to Deliver Annual Foreign Policy Speech Before the Riigikogu
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna is set to deliver an important annual speech on the country's foreign policy in the Riigikogu.
Live at 10: Annual Foreign Policy Debate in the Riigikogu
The Estonian Riigikogu will hold an annual foreign policy debate featuring Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna and Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Marko Mihkelson.
CLICK โฉ Sanna Marin poses for a cheerful photo with Marko Mihkelson
Marko Mihkelson, the chairman of the Estonian Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, shares a cheerful photo with former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin on social media.
Many Canadians want to join โwoke, decadentโ EU โ Kallas
Estonian Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas reports that nearly half of Canadians express a desire to join the EU, countering claims of the bloc's decline.
Tsahkna in Munich: Europe has Strong Levers for Strengthening Security
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna emphasized Europe's strong capabilities for enhancing security and supporting Ukraine during the Munich Security Conference.
The Ministry Does Not See Any Danger in Tsahkna's Tablet Loss
The Estonian Foreign Ministry does not perceive any security risk related to a tablet left on a plane by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, as it contained no sensitive information.
Tsahkna: The launch of Arctic Sentry proves NATO's commitment
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna highlights the launch of NATO's Arctic Sentry as a significant step in enhancing military presence and monitoring capabilities in the Arctic region.
Tsahkna's Meeting with the Spanish Foreign Minister: We Act Together in Supporting Ukraine and Ensuring Security
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna asserts the importance of joint actions with Spain to bolster European security and support Ukraine during discussions with Spanish Foreign Minister Josรฉ Manuel Albares in Madrid.
Alarm in Europe over Putin's veterans? 'In our imagination, criminals are terrifying killers, but...'
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna warns that after a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, Russia could send hundreds of thousands of former soldiers, including convicted criminals, to disrupt Europe.
Tsahkna met with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybih on February 5 and 6 in Kyiv to discuss increasing pressure on Russia and reaffirm support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Estonian Foreign Minister Opens Invincibility Centre in Kyiv โ Photos
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna opened an invincibility centre in Kyiv, designed to support residents during power cuts, funded by Estonia.
Kristen Michal: the president's words were unsuccessful, it's sad that I have to comment on them
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that Estonia's foreign policy remains unchanged and continues to oppose concessions to Russia, in response to President Alar Karis's statements.
Marus Tsahkna in Ukraine: Peace does not come from concessions to the aggressor
Estonian Foreign Minister Marus Tsahkna emphasizes that peace arises not from concessions to aggressors but from pressure, reaffirming that Estonia's foreign policy positions remain unchanged.
PARLIAMENTARY PARTY DEBATE โฉ Mart Helme: The foreign minister has stirred up dust
In a major parliamentary debate on ETV's 'First Studio', leaders discussed an article from Euronews featuring President Alar Karis and the Latvian Prime Minister advocating for direct talks with Russia.
Karis suggested starting talks with the Kremlin, Tsahkna rejected it
Estonian President Alar Karis and Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina support the participation of a European special envoy in negotiations with the Kremlin regarding the end of the war in Ukraine, while Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna firmly rejected this idea.
โItโs absurd to let such people into Europeโ โ This is how an expert assesses the influx of Russian soldiers
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna warns of a potential influx of dangerous Russian soldiers into Europe after the end of the war in Ukraine, estimating that there could be nearly a million combatants.
European country banned entry for Russians who fought in the war in Ukraine
The Estonian government has banned entry to 261 Russians who fought in Ukraine, with Foreign Minister Markus Tsahkna stating this is just the beginning and urging other countries to follow suit.