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Lauri Bambus 🇪🇪 retweeted
Europe must be part of efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, but not as a neutral mediator between the aggressor and its victim.
We stand with Ukraine. We must increase pressure on Russia, use its frozen assets to support Ukraine and remain united against the Kremlin’s attempts to divide our societies.
I discussed Europe’s role in achieving a just peace in Ukraine and European security with @France24_en: youtube.com/watch?v=aAp6mPFH…
Estonians are a nation that sings and dances. 🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪🇪
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Lauri Bambus 🇪🇪 retweeted
Estonia has the most competitive tax system in the OECD – again estonianworld.com/business/e… via @estonianworld
Lauri Bambus 🇪🇪 retweeted
Last night, Russia launched 16 ballistic missiles and more than 250 drones against Ukrainian cities, again targeting critical infrastructure and energy facilities.
A clinic, a school, a metro station and residential buildings were damaged. More than 500,000 households were left without electricity.
Russia demonstrates daily that peace is the last thing it wants. Putin seeks to condemn Ukrainians to a winter of cold and darkness through a campaign of terror. He will fail.
We must intensify pressure, strengthen sanctions, deepen Russia’s isolation, and put frozen Russian assets to work for Ukraine.
Every missile launched today must translate into a higher cost for the Kremlin tomorrow.
Another Russian ballistic missile attack came in several waves overnight, and once again, there was no early warning from our partners. They again targeted energy facilities and infrastructure, but a medical clinic, a school, a metro station, and ordinary residential buildings were also damaged. In total, the Russians launched 16 ballistic missiles in a deliberate attack on Kyiv and the Kyiv region. The Russians also launched more than 200 drones of various types, including jet-powered “shaheds,” with attacks spanning from the Kharkiv and Dnipro regions to the Volyn, Rivne, and Odesa regions. Sadly, there are casualties. My condolences to their families and loved ones. Those who were injured are receiving assistance. Overnight and this morning, Russia attacked energy facilities in the Vinnytsia, Volyn, Kirovohrad, Kyiv, Mykolaiv, Zhytomyr, Khmelnytskyi, Kharkiv, Ternopil, Odesa, and Rivne regions. In this one night alone, more than 10 energy infrastructure facilities were damaged, and the lights went out for at least 550,000 families. Repair crews are working at the sites.
Ukraine never wanted this war, and we have welcomed literally EVERY attempt by our partners to bring this war to a dignified end. We have responded positively to EVERY ceasefire proposal. Russia's response, time and again, has been ballistic missiles, “shaheds,” and killings. Putin not only doesn't want to end this war – he doesn't even want to take any steps toward de-escalation. EVERY ONE of our partners has experienced this firsthand when they heard Russia's refusals. And it is crucial to call things what they are. To call the aggressor an aggressor and help Ukraine defend lives. When deliveries of missiles for Ukraine's air defense are blocked while Russia is granted relief or delays in sanctions, this is, unfortunately, a denial of reality on the part of our partners. The reality is that the war continues, and it continues solely because of Russian strikes and Russia's desire to drag this war out. I thank everyone who recognizes this reality and helps Ukraine!
Honoured to receive the Third Class Cross of Merit from the Archbishop of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church. Deeply touched by this meaningful recognition, which I receive with sincere gratitude.
Congratulations to all this year’s recipients!
Lauri Bambus 🇪🇪 retweeted
Environmental Performance Index 2026
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Lauri Bambus 🇪🇪 retweeted
As Russia struggles on the battlefield, it is increasingly turning to sabotage and intimidation to divide Ukraine’s allies and sow fear across Europe.
Our response must be clear: expose Russia’s actions, raise the cost, strengthen our resilience, and stand unwaveringly with Ukraine.
Putin must understand that time is not on his side.
I joined @Telegraph's Ukraine: The Latest to discuss our unchanged security assessment and the importance of keeping Russia isolated while simultaneously increasing support for Ukraine.
youtu.be/1BRJSJlfGLc?si=yHZg…
Lauri Bambus 🇪🇪 retweeted
At Arraiolos meeting: Europe must take greater responsibility for its defence, support Ukraine & pressure Russia. The war’s outcome will shape our security. Upholding international law & human rights serves most states & all people in every country
Thank you, @nmusar, for hosting
A real pleasure and a warm reunion with President @MasudGh of the Norwegian Parliament @Stortinget at the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament
@ceo in Rome. Wonderful to reconnect and reminisce about our close cooperation during my time as Ambassador to Norway 🇪🇪🫱🏻🫲🏼🇳🇴.
Lauri Bambus 🇪🇪 retweeted
My priorities at #EUCO: back Ukraine and squeeze Russia’s energy revenues.
Prioritise security and strategic connections like Rail Baltica in the next EU budget.
Less bureaucracy, more competitiveness.
Delay ETS2 or scrap it. We need lower energy bills, not higher ones.
Speakers and Presidents of Parliament from the 46 @CoE member states and beyond gather in Rome.
Honoured to welcome @LauriHussar and the @Riigikogu delegation.
On the sidelines, President Hussar held a substantive bilateral meeting with President @Fontana3Lorenzo 🇪🇪🫱🏻🫲🏼🇮🇹.
Lauri Bambus 🇪🇪 retweeted
Freedom of Expression Index 2025
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International cooperation is essential to safeguarding our shared security in Europe. It was a pleasure to welcome Major Raino-Andre Pius 🇪🇪 to the @EstEmbassyItaly today as he begins his mission as an air planner at the EUNAVFOR MED IRINI Operational Headquarters @EUNAVFOR_MED.
Lauri Bambus 🇪🇪 retweeted
NATO has consistently demonstrated its readiness to defend every inch of Allied territory.
To ensure this remains true in the years ahead, we discussed today in Tallinn with @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte how to turn growing defence investments into real capabilities and keep NATO’s deterrence and defence strong.
We also discussed support for Ukraine. A just and lasting peace must be the goal, and Ukraine needs continued military assistance to defend itself against Russia’s aggression.
@NATO’s PURL mechanism remains crucial, and Estonia will contribute an additional €10 million to Ukraine through this initiative.
Pleased to meet Michele Cavallo, Head of NATO and Politico-Military Affairs/EU Defence at @ItalyMFA, to discuss transatlantic cooperation among NATO Allies, European security, support for Ukraine 🇺🇦, #EU and #NATO missions, and the 360° approach to security.
#WeAreNATO 🇪🇪🇮🇹
Today, the event “For a Common Future. United for Children,” hosted by @IgorBrusylo, offered an opportunity to reaffirm our shared commitment to protecting children, standing in solidarity with #Ukraine, and building a future of peace, hope and opportunity for every child. 🇪🇪🫱🏻🫲🏼🇺🇦
Lauri Bambus 🇪🇪 retweeted
Estonia joins Finland’s call to suspend tourist visas for Russian citizens across the European Union.
As Russia continues its relentless assault on Ukraine, bombing cities, destroying civilian infrastructure, and killing innocent people, it is unacceptable that Russian citizens can still enjoy unrestricted leisure travel within the Schengen area.
Visa policy must reflect the gravity of Russia’s ongoing aggression. The EU should continue to strengthen pressure on the Kremlin through all available means.
We also urge the EU to swiftly adopt the necessary implementing acts to establish a comprehensive entry ban on Russian combatants.
We must stop issuing tourist visas for Russian citizens across the EU.
I have invited other EU Member States to join a letter addressed to the European Commission. I am calling for a complete EU ban on Russian tourist visas for as long as Russia continues its war of aggression.
It is not right that Russians can travel to Europe to enjoy the way of life and freedoms here while their country bombs the homes of Ukrainians. Issuing visas to Russians for non-essential travel was banned in Finland already in 2022. The same must finally happen at the EU level.
I am also calling for a ban on Schengen visas to Putin’s inner circle, visa restrictions for Russian athletes, and the effective implementation of the visa ban on Russian combatants.
The EU must act together.
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