Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets granted an interview to FRANCE 24. Her country is one of the five EU member states that border Russia. Liimets explained why Estonia strongly supports Ukraine’s bid to join the EU. She also warned that "we have to be very cautious" in talks with Russia, adding that "we have to be prepared for long-term instability in Europe" as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Speaking to FRANCE 24 from the capital Tallinn, Estonia's Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets said that "Ukraine is not only defending itself, it is also defending European values" and "must be able to choose its destiny".