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Official website: https://vm.ee/en
Official account of Foreign Minister Tsahkna @tsahkna.bsky.social
Official website: https://vm.ee/en
On #IDAHOBIT, we reaffirm: no one should face bias, isolation, or violence based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Estonia stands for LGBTQI+ rights, freedoms & inclusion - at home & abroad. Human rights are universal & apply equally to everyone, everywhere.
Estonia stands for LGBTQI+ rights, freedoms & inclusion - at home & abroad. Human rights are universal & apply equally to everyone, everywhere.
May 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the Bishop of Rome.
Wishing him wisdom and strength in his sacred mission.
Wishing him wisdom and strength in his sacred mission.
May 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election as the Bishop of Rome.
Wishing him wisdom and strength in his sacred mission.
Wishing him wisdom and strength in his sacred mission.
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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.
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.
May 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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.
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.
🇪🇪 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
We are committed to a united, free Europe — and to Ukraine’s future in our Union.
Their future is our future
May 1, 2025 at 5:55 AM
🇪🇪 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
We are committed to a united, free Europe — and to Ukraine’s future in our Union.
Their future is our future
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.
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.
April 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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.
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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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.
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.
April 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 4, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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.
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.
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.
Key focus: strengthening Council of Europe's role in tackling current geopolitical and global challenges.
April 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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.
Key focus: strengthening Council of Europe's role in tackling current geopolitical and global challenges.
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.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected & our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the victims.
March 27, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected & our sincere condolences to the loved ones of the victims.
Happy Independence Day to our friends in Bangladesh!
March 26, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Happy Independence Day to our friends in Bangladesh!
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.
The future of a free & democratic Belarus is with the European family of nations.
March 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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.
The future of a free & democratic Belarus is with the European family of nations.
We send warmest greetings to the people of Tunisia on their Independence Day!
March 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
We send warmest greetings to the people of Tunisia on their Independence Day!
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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.
🇪🇪 & 🇰🇷 are united by common values & principles.
We discussed perspectives of stepping up cooperation & the shared security challenges we face.
March 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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.
🇪🇪 & 🇰🇷 are united by common values & principles.
We discussed perspectives of stepping up cooperation & the shared security challenges we face.
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.
We call on resuming negotiations aimed at safe return of all hostages, providing lasting peace & security.
March 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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.
We call on resuming negotiations aimed at safe return of all hostages, providing lasting peace & security.
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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.
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.
March 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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.
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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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.
It’s an important step towards a just & lasting peace in Ukraine.
The responsibility rests solely on Russia.
March 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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.
It’s an important step towards a just & lasting peace in Ukraine.
The responsibility rests solely on Russia.
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!
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!
March 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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!
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!
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.
He will open an Estonian Business Hub, meet with Minister for Europe & Foreign Affairs @jnbarrot.bsky.social & Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad.
March 10, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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.
He will open an Estonian Business Hub, meet with Minister for Europe & Foreign Affairs @jnbarrot.bsky.social & Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad.
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!
Estonia champions women's rights globally, empowering women in developing countries & advocating for gender equality.
Happy International Women's Day!
March 8, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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!
Estonia champions women's rights globally, empowering women in developing countries & advocating for gender equality.
Happy International Women's Day!
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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...
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...
March 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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...
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...
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. 🧵
That’s why on Estonian Independence Day, as every day, we #StandWithUkraine.
Got a moment? Let us tell you a story. 🧵
February 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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. 🧵
That’s why on Estonian Independence Day, as every day, we #StandWithUkraine.
Got a moment? Let us tell you a story. 🧵
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!
Our lessons from history inspire us to stand for justice, freedom, & the right to choose one's own path.
Elagu Eesti!
February 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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!
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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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
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
February 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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
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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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.
Together with @baibabraze.bsky.social
🇱🇻 & Kęstutis Budrys 🇱🇹 we emphasised the importance of strong NATO, strong transatlantic relationship & strong Ukraine.
February 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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.
Together with @baibabraze.bsky.social
🇱🇻 & Kęstutis Budrys 🇱🇹 we emphasised the importance of strong NATO, strong transatlantic relationship & strong Ukraine.