Toomas Tirs
@toomastirs.bsky.social
Diplomat🇪🇪 @EstonianMFA. Former 🇪🇪 ambassador to 🇧🇪Belgium, 🇱🇺Luxembourg, 🇰🇿Kazakhstan, 🇰🇬Kyrgyz Republic, 🇹🇯Tajikistan, 🇹🇲Turkmenistan, 🇺🇿Uzbekistan. New to @BSky Views are my own. Repost is not an endorsement.
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The strongest backers of Ukraine reaffirm support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
We remain committed to military aid, diplomacy, pressure on Russia. No borders changed by force. No decisions on Ukraine without Ukraine. No decisions on Europe without Europe.
We remain committed to military aid, diplomacy, pressure on Russia. No borders changed by force. No decisions on Ukraine without Ukraine. No decisions on Europe without Europe.
August 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The strongest backers of Ukraine reaffirm support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
We remain committed to military aid, diplomacy, pressure on Russia. No borders changed by force. No decisions on Ukraine without Ukraine. No decisions on Europe without Europe.
We remain committed to military aid, diplomacy, pressure on Russia. No borders changed by force. No decisions on Ukraine without Ukraine. No decisions on Europe without Europe.
At Estonian Song and Dance Festival: "We Estonians are all together, in unison … It sends the message that this is who we are, that we’re proud of our culture and that we’re valuable."
Thank you @elisabethbraw.bsky.social for noticing!
@mfaestonia.bsky.social @tsahkna.bsky.social
Thank you @elisabethbraw.bsky.social for noticing!
@mfaestonia.bsky.social @tsahkna.bsky.social
COMMENTARY: While other countries celebrate their national identity with military parades, Estonia does it with song and dance.
It's a perfect reminder that countries can be strong and resolute, while posing no threat.
It's a perfect reminder that countries can be strong and resolute, while posing no threat.
Estonia’s Song and Dance Festival is a celebration of national identity
The event demonstrates that a nation can be strong and resolute while also posing no threat.
www.politico.eu
July 16, 2025 at 11:17 AM
At Estonian Song and Dance Festival: "We Estonians are all together, in unison … It sends the message that this is who we are, that we’re proud of our culture and that we’re valuable."
Thank you @elisabethbraw.bsky.social for noticing!
@mfaestonia.bsky.social @tsahkna.bsky.social
Thank you @elisabethbraw.bsky.social for noticing!
@mfaestonia.bsky.social @tsahkna.bsky.social
At Estonian Song and Dance Festival: "We Estonians are all together, in unison … It sends the message that this is who we are, that we’re proud of our culture and that we’re valuable."
Thank you @elisabethbraw.bsky.social for noticing!
Thank you @elisabethbraw.bsky.social for noticing!
"The Song and Dance Festival demonstrates our societal resilience,” @tsahkna.bsky.social told me.
Naturally, the Estonian FM was involved (as a singer). Doctors, nurses, tech types, teenagers, pensioners too.
This is societal resilience. (And joy)
www.politico.eu/article/esto... (Me @politico.eu)
Naturally, the Estonian FM was involved (as a singer). Doctors, nurses, tech types, teenagers, pensioners too.
This is societal resilience. (And joy)
www.politico.eu/article/esto... (Me @politico.eu)
July 16, 2025 at 11:09 AM
At Estonian Song and Dance Festival: "We Estonians are all together, in unison … It sends the message that this is who we are, that we’re proud of our culture and that we’re valuable."
Thank you @elisabethbraw.bsky.social for noticing!
Thank you @elisabethbraw.bsky.social for noticing!
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Putin needs conflict, like fish need water, to keep his regime in power.
Without conflict, people in Russia would start asking questions - where is my son, husband, assets?
This is why everyone in NATO must increase their defence spending, as we agreed.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Without conflict, people in Russia would start asking questions - where is my son, husband, assets?
This is why everyone in NATO must increase their defence spending, as we agreed.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Estonia's PM: Everyone should reach 5% defence spending, even Spain
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Kristen Michal urged all NATO members, including Spain, to meet the 5% GDP defence spending target, emphasising the risks the continent faces from Russia. #Eur...
www.euronews.com
June 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Putin needs conflict, like fish need water, to keep his regime in power.
Without conflict, people in Russia would start asking questions - where is my son, husband, assets?
This is why everyone in NATO must increase their defence spending, as we agreed.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Without conflict, people in Russia would start asking questions - where is my son, husband, assets?
This is why everyone in NATO must increase their defence spending, as we agreed.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Today is Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day. Spent a day in #Riga discussing how to help #Ukraine
#SlavaUkraini #StandwithUkraine
#SlavaUkraini #StandwithUkraine
May 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Today is Ukrainian Vyshyvanka Day. Spent a day in #Riga discussing how to help #Ukraine
#SlavaUkraini #StandwithUkraine
#SlavaUkraini #StandwithUkraine
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Today, we celebrate Europe Day with Ukraine and its people.
Because in a family, both joys and hardships are shared.
Together with Foreign Ministers, we stand united with Ukraine for a lasting peace. For the future we believe in.
Because in a family, both joys and hardships are shared.
Together with Foreign Ministers, we stand united with Ukraine for a lasting peace. For the future we believe in.
May 9, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Today, we celebrate Europe Day with Ukraine and its people.
Because in a family, both joys and hardships are shared.
Together with Foreign Ministers, we stand united with Ukraine for a lasting peace. For the future we believe in.
Because in a family, both joys and hardships are shared.
Together with Foreign Ministers, we stand united with Ukraine for a lasting peace. For the future we believe in.
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Today, we celebrate #EuropeDay - 75 years since European integration began. 🇪🇺
Estonia has been in the EU for over two decades, building and shaping its future with partners.
And the journey continues. Looking forward to soon welcoming new members into the European family.
Estonia has been in the EU for over two decades, building and shaping its future with partners.
And the journey continues. Looking forward to soon welcoming new members into the European family.
May 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Today, we celebrate #EuropeDay - 75 years since European integration began. 🇪🇺
Estonia has been in the EU for over two decades, building and shaping its future with partners.
And the journey continues. Looking forward to soon welcoming new members into the European family.
Estonia has been in the EU for over two decades, building and shaping its future with partners.
And the journey continues. Looking forward to soon welcoming new members into the European family.
Daudz laimes, Latvija!
Foreign Minister @baibabraze.bsky.social takes part in the flower-laying ceremony at the Monument of Freedom on the 35th anniversary of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia 🇱🇻
May 5, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Daudz laimes, Latvija!
The competition for the Estonian-Latvian Language Award has begun!
Nominate translators, linguists, teachers, researchers, journalists or language project organizers by 26 May. 🗓️
@mfaestonia.bsky.social @latvianmfa.bsky.social will announce the winner of €5000 award jointly.
vm.ee/en/news/comp...
Nominate translators, linguists, teachers, researchers, journalists or language project organizers by 26 May. 🗓️
@mfaestonia.bsky.social @latvianmfa.bsky.social will announce the winner of €5000 award jointly.
vm.ee/en/news/comp...
The competition for the Estonian-Latvian Language Award has begun
The foreign ministries of Estonia and Latvia are announcing the annual Latvian and Estonian Language Promotion Award.
vm.ee
April 24, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The competition for the Estonian-Latvian Language Award has begun!
Nominate translators, linguists, teachers, researchers, journalists or language project organizers by 26 May. 🗓️
@mfaestonia.bsky.social @latvianmfa.bsky.social will announce the winner of €5000 award jointly.
vm.ee/en/news/comp...
Nominate translators, linguists, teachers, researchers, journalists or language project organizers by 26 May. 🗓️
@mfaestonia.bsky.social @latvianmfa.bsky.social will announce the winner of €5000 award jointly.
vm.ee/en/news/comp...
🇪🇪🇱🇻 Ootame kandidaate 16. Eesti-Läti keeleauhinnale, kes on 2024 aidanud kaasa eesti ja läti keele edendamisele: tõlkijad, õpetajad, ajakirjanikud, keeleprojektide läbiviijad.
Preemia 5000 eurot. Konkursi tähtaeg 26.05.
Vaata➡️ vm.ee/uudised/alga...
@mfaestonia.bsky.social @latvianmfa.bsky.social
Preemia 5000 eurot. Konkursi tähtaeg 26.05.
Vaata➡️ vm.ee/uudised/alga...
@mfaestonia.bsky.social @latvianmfa.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🇪🇪🇱🇻 Ootame kandidaate 16. Eesti-Läti keeleauhinnale, kes on 2024 aidanud kaasa eesti ja läti keele edendamisele: tõlkijad, õpetajad, ajakirjanikud, keeleprojektide läbiviijad.
Preemia 5000 eurot. Konkursi tähtaeg 26.05.
Vaata➡️ vm.ee/uudised/alga...
@mfaestonia.bsky.social @latvianmfa.bsky.social
Preemia 5000 eurot. Konkursi tähtaeg 26.05.
Vaata➡️ vm.ee/uudised/alga...
@mfaestonia.bsky.social @latvianmfa.bsky.social
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📣 The call for nominations for the 16th @latvianmfa.bsky.social & @mfaestonia.bsky.social Languages Award competition is out!
👉 Nominate 🇱🇻🇪🇪 translators, linguists, teachers, faculty members, researchers, translators, journalists, & language learning project organizers by 26 May. 🗓️
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👉 Nominate 🇱🇻🇪🇪 translators, linguists, teachers, faculty members, researchers, translators, journalists, & language learning project organizers by 26 May. 🗓️
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April 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
📣 The call for nominations for the 16th @latvianmfa.bsky.social & @mfaestonia.bsky.social Languages Award competition is out!
👉 Nominate 🇱🇻🇪🇪 translators, linguists, teachers, faculty members, researchers, translators, journalists, & language learning project organizers by 26 May. 🗓️
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👉 Nominate 🇱🇻🇪🇪 translators, linguists, teachers, faculty members, researchers, translators, journalists, & language learning project organizers by 26 May. 🗓️
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Heartbreaking scenes from Sumy this morning as residents gathered for Palm Sunday only to be met by Russian missiles.
Horrific example of Russia intensifying attacks while Ukraine has accepted an unconditional ceasefire.
My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people today.
Horrific example of Russia intensifying attacks while Ukraine has accepted an unconditional ceasefire.
My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people today.
April 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Heartbreaking scenes from Sumy this morning as residents gathered for Palm Sunday only to be met by Russian missiles.
Horrific example of Russia intensifying attacks while Ukraine has accepted an unconditional ceasefire.
My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people today.
Horrific example of Russia intensifying attacks while Ukraine has accepted an unconditional ceasefire.
My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people today.
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Russians celebrate Palm Sunday by bombing Sumy
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Russian ballistic missile strike kills dozens in Sumy, Zelensky says
Footage shows moment missile lands in Ukrainian city of Sumy
www.bbc.com
April 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Russians celebrate Palm Sunday by bombing Sumy
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
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🕯️A Russian attack on a playground in Kryvyi Rih took the lives of nine children.
Local authorities declared three days of mourning.
Local authorities declared three days of mourning.
April 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
🕯️A Russian attack on a playground in Kryvyi Rih took the lives of nine children.
Local authorities declared three days of mourning.
Local authorities declared three days of mourning.
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Tragic and inhumane images coming out from Kryvyi Rih.
Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area, reportedly killing at least 14, including 6 children.
Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace.
Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area, reportedly killing at least 14, including 6 children.
Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace.
April 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Tragic and inhumane images coming out from Kryvyi Rih.
Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area, reportedly killing at least 14, including 6 children.
Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace.
Another reckless Russian attack struck a crowded residential area, reportedly killing at least 14, including 6 children.
Russia continues to destroy Ukraine, no interest in peace.
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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. 🧵
Happy Estonian Independence Day! Today we stand with Ukraine!
🇪🇪🇺🇦🇪🇪🇺🇦🇪🇪🇺🇦
#ElaguEesti #SlavaUkraini
#StandWithUkraine #Estonia
🇪🇪🇺🇦🇪🇪🇺🇦🇪🇪🇺🇦
#ElaguEesti #SlavaUkraini
#StandWithUkraine #Estonia
February 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Happy Estonian Independence Day! Today we stand with Ukraine!
🇪🇪🇺🇦🇪🇪🇺🇦🇪🇪🇺🇦
#ElaguEesti #SlavaUkraini
#StandWithUkraine #Estonia
🇪🇪🇺🇦🇪🇪🇺🇦🇪🇪🇺🇦
#ElaguEesti #SlavaUkraini
#StandWithUkraine #Estonia
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February 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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