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Undersecretary Roger participated in foreign and security policy consultations between the USA and the Nordic and Baltic countries

Republic of Estonia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

15.05.2025 | 17:42

The Foreign Ministry's Undersecretary for Political Affairs Martin Roger was in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 12 to 13 May, participating in foreign and security policy consultations of the US and the joint cooperation format of Nordic and Baltic countries (Enhanced Partnership in Northern Europe or E-PINE). They discussed Russia's aggression against Ukraine, strengthening European security, including countering Russian influence and sabotage, and the situation in the Middle East and the Indo-Pacific region.

"In light of the numerous international security threats, close communication with allies is extremely important. Since 2003, E-PINE consultations between the United States, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden allow for discussions on the most topical issues with countries whose security is very closely connected," the undersecretary said.

Speaking about Russia's aggression against Ukraine, Roger said that at this point it was important to continue exerting strong pressure on Russia and supporting Ukraine. With this in mind, it is, above all, necessary to tighten the sanctions, which must remain in place until the aggression ends and Ukraine is compensated for all the damage it has suffered.

"Ukraine and its supporters have proposed a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, to which Russia has responded with continued attacks and delaying tactics. For Russia to finally change course and end its aggression, pressure on Russia must continue and increase," Roger said.

Preparations for the NATO summit in The Hague were also discussed at the meeting.

"Russia is the most serious and long-lasting threat to the whole alliance, as illustrated by the ongoing war of aggression in Ukraine. To counter the threat from Russia successfully, the defence spending of all Allies must increase significantly, and Europe must take greater responsibility for the military defence of the continent," Roger said.