Margus Tsahkna
Coverage of Margus Tsahkna in the Nexus archive.
- Estonian Foreign Minister Calls for Deeper Sanctions Against Russia
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has called for intensified pressure and tougher sanctions against Russia following a ballistic missile attack on Kyiv that killed one person and injured 17. Tsahkna stated that Moscow resorts to terror when strategic gains are slipping and emphasized the need for strategic isolation to halt the campaign.
- Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and Israel
Leaders from NATO allies, Ukraine, and Israel praised U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for his support of trans-Atlantic relations, Ukraine, and Israel. Graham, who visited Ukraine 10 times since Russia's 2022 invasion, secured sanctions against Russia with the Trump administration. Tributes highlighted his advocacy for NATO's eastern flank, democratic values, and the U.S.-Israel alliance, while Iran's state media reacted hostilely to his death.
- Stray Ukraine drones worth the price of hitting Russia, says Estonian minister
Estonian minister Margus Tsahkna claims stray Ukraine drones hitting Russia are worth the cost. He argues that EU negotiations with Moscow are premature.
- Estonia to Host 2027 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Tallinn
Estonia will host the 2027 Ukraine Recovery Conference in Tallinn, following the 2026 summit in Gdańsk, Poland. Estonian officials highlighted Ukraine’s reconstruction as Europe’s largest economic project and plan to involve Nordic-Baltic nations in preparations.
- Estonia Urges EU Alumina Ban and Total Russian Energy Maritime Service Blockade
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced Estonia's proposal for an EU-wide alumina export ban to disrupt Russia's military-industrial complex. The country is also advocating for a maritime services ban on Russian energy exports and a Schengen Area entry ban for Russian military personnel involved in the 2022 invasion.