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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held a call with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.
“I spoke with Margus Tsahkna following the EU Foreign Affairs Council. We agreed that now is the time for unity and strength in every EU decision. Maintaining and increasing pressure on Russia remains essential. Sanctions remain critical to limit Moscow’s ability to finance war and destabilise Europe and other regions,” Sybiha said on X following the conversation.
The sides also exchanged views on developments in the Middle East and the importance of maintaining global attention on countering Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
They also discussed progress toward an EU-wide ban on entry for Russian militants who took part in the war against Ukraine.
“We appreciate the recent statement of leaders, signed by the Estonian Prime Minister, and hope for this strategic step to be taken as soon as possible,” Sybiha said.
He also informed his Estonian counterpart about what he described as Hungary’s appropriation of funds belonging to a Ukrainian state bank and Ukrainian taxpayers, saying such actions require strong EU-wide condemnation and the immediate return of the seized funds.
“Finally, we addressed the EUR 90 billion loan, which is critical to maintaining Ukraine and Europe’s security. Hungary should not be allowed to hold the entire EU hostage on matters of strategic security,” Sybiha said.