Foreign Minister Tsahkna in Kyiv: Ukraine's victory comes through strength
Republic of Estonia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
16.01.2025
On a his visit to Kyiv yesterday 15 January, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that Ukrainians were resolved to fight and win, they only need the military means to fight off the aggressor.
In Kyiv, Tsahkna met with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna and Defence Minister Rustem Umerov. The latter briefed the Estonian foreign minister thoroughly on the situation on the front and on the most critical needs of Ukrainians.
"In the preceding night, I witnessed one of the most massive air strikes in recent times by Russia, targeting Ukraine's energy and civilian infrastructure," Tsahkna said. "To repel Russia's systematic aerial terror, ensure critical services for Ukrainians and save lives, it is crucial to reinforce Ukraine's air defence capabilities."
The foreign minister said that Ukrainians were committed to victory and it was possible to achieve it if allies stay at their side and continued to provide military aid.
"Russia is not all-powerful and it can be forced into retreat if Ukraine is helped to a stronger position militarily. Russia only understands force," Tsahkna said.
The meetings included in-depth talks on pressuring Russia through sanctions and using frozen Russian assets, and discussions covered Ukraine's path to European Union and NATO membership.
The foreign minister visited the rehabilitation centre for wounded soldiers and placed an Estonian flag on the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes.
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