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Margus Tsahkna @tsahkna.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the Bishop of Rome. Wishing him wisdom and strength in his sacred mission.

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Margus Tsahkna @tsahkna.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

🇪🇪 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

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

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.

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Margus Tsahkna @tsahkna.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Happy Independence Day to our friends in Bangladesh!

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

We send warmest greetings to the people of Tunisia on their Independence Day!

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Margus Tsahkna @tsahkna.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

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.

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Margus Tsahkna @tsahkna.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

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.

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Margus Tsahkna @tsahkna.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

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!

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

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!

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Margus Tsahkna @tsahkna.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

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 👇 vm.ee/en/news/fore...

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

We brought our aggressors to the negotiating table to end their aggression in the only way possible. By holding firm on our values and showing we will always fight for sovereignty & territorial integrity. It was a nationwide effort, supported by friends such as the @RoyalNavy.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

A war of aggression was launched from Russia against our young Republic in 1918. Aggression, unpunished, emboldens more aggression. So German forces then attacked us too. But Estonian forces prevailed. It ended with real peace negotiations respecting our self-determination.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

To remain an independent Republic, we must be ready and willing to fight to defend it. Without international rules and justice against aggressors, imperial forces will rebrand and wage war again. In 1918, we didn’t have much time to prepare for that test.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Momentum was with the people who now had their own government. Word spread rapidly across Estonia, along with copies of the declaration, that we are a Republic. Within months, Estonia would be free from all foreign imperial forces for the first time in more than six centuries.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Dawn rose on independent Estonia for the first time on 24 February 1918. But there was no time to celebrate. Imperial forces were still fighting over our land. We’d need to be clear that they were in an independent state whose people had the authority to send occupiers home.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

After the declaration in Pärnu, the crowd cheered and sung our anthem. Strangers hugged and wept. We Estonians aren’t particularly known for public displays of emotion. But this was a moment like no other. They had realized the dreams of countless generations before them.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

The right to self-determination for all peoples is an idea that had been gaining momentum globally. Amidst the imperial carnage of WW1, it was championed by US President Woodrow Wilson. Estonians were among the first to declare it - and then get it into an international treaty.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Never in the course of centuries have the Estonian people lost their ardent desire for Independence, began the declaration. It asserted all peoples have the right of self-determination and that Estonia, as of that day, is an independent democratic Republic.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Kuusner summoned the energy to join the gathering crowds after first reassuring his wife he wouldn’t do anything that risks his re-arrest. An hour later, Kuusner forever altered history by declaring the independence of our Republic. Try explaining that when you get home.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

A volunteer was needed to read the declaration and, at the last moment, Hugo Kuusner answered the call of history. Kuusner, a local politician who helped draft the declaration, had been sick in bed and only recently freed from Bolshevik detention of Estonian public figures.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Pärnu had been plunged into darkness by the bombing of a power plant. But the people were ready for independence. Within hours of the declaration arriving, 10k copies were printed & distributed, and crowds began gathering with blue, black & white ribbons pinned to their chests.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Estonia’s civic society and all democratic political parties came together and wrote a Declaration of Independence. With the town of Pärnu under full Estonian control, an official named Jaan Soop was dispatched on a risky journey there with copies hidden in his boot and jacket.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Across Estonia, a National Awakening movement had been building for decades. Estonians were asserting their rights to use their language & enjoy their culture. As the age of empires reached its crescendo with the First World War, it was clear that our path out was independence.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Rewind. It’s 1918 and the Russian empire is crumbling. German forces are advancing on the Baltic coast, assuming it’s their turn to rule here. But the Estonian people, who have endured six centuries of rule by warring empires, realize they have a brief window of opportunity.

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

We live free here in #Estonia 🇪🇪 thanks to brave men and women who stood up to tyranny and declared all peoples have the right to self-determination. That’s why on Estonian Independence Day, as every day, we #StandWithUkraine. Got a moment? Let us tell you a story. 🧵

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Estonian MFA @mfaestonia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

It's #Estonia's 1⃣0⃣7⃣th birthday today! Our lessons from history inspire us to stand for justice, freedom, & the right to choose one's own path. Elagu Eesti!

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Margus Tsahkna @tsahkna.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

The political agreement on the 16th sanctions package for Russia is very much welcome. Russia has and continues to channel its resources towards annihilating #Ukraine. As long as Russia has not changed its course, the #EU will continue to raise the cost of war for it.

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Margus Tsahkna @tsahkna.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Held a phone call with Ukraine's FM Andrii Sybiha. A just & lasting peace can only be reached from a position of strength & when Ukraine has credible security guarantees. Estonia’s support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity is unwavering. 1/2

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Margus Tsahkna @tsahkna.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

3 days in Washington, over 20 meetings on the Hill & a discussion with special envoy for Ukraine & Russia Keith Kellogg. Together with @baibabraze.bsky.social 🇱🇻 & Kęstutis Budrys 🇱🇹 we emphasised the importance of strong NATO, strong transatlantic relationship & strong Ukraine.

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