EU, G7, Australia to cap price on Russian oil at $60 per barrel Price cap aims to reduce Russia’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine from selling crude oil internationally. Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2022
EU will discuss Iran and special tribunal for Russia - Estonia PM The European Union will discuss how to deal with Iran over its support for Russia's war against Ukraine and the bloc should also start thinking about a special tribunal to rule on Moscow's aggression, Estonian Prime Kaja Kallas said Friday. Reuters · Oct 21, 2022
Estonian PM says West should heed, not appease Putin threats Estonia’s prime minister says the West mustn't give in to Moscow’s nuclear threats or premature peace proposals but stand firmly in support of Ukraine as the invaded country fights to rid its occupied territories of Russian soldiers The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2022
Why (Most) Citizens Are Not "Responsible for the Actions of their State" A comment by Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas highlights a longstanding pernicious fallacy. Reason · Sep 25, 2022
Baltic states and Poland close doors to Russian tourists Four of the five European Union countries bordering Russia began turning away Russian tourists at midnight on Monday, saying they should not travel while their country is at war with Ukraine. Reuters · Sep 19, 2022
Putin warns of ‘serious response’ to Ukraine ‘terror acts’ After military gains by Ukrainian forces, Russian leader pledges to ‘end restraint’ and intensify ‘special operation’. Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2022
World leaders react to Liz Truss’s appointment as Prime Minister of the UK Keir Starmer and Nicola Sturgeon congratulated Truss but urged the new Tory leader to address the cost-of-living crisis Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2022
Emmanuel Macron calls for ‘strengthened co-operation’ between UK and France The French president gave his comments following Liz Truss’s selection as the new UK prime minister. Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2022
Macron calls for ‘strengthened co-operation’ between UK and France The French president gave his comments following Liz Truss’s selection as the new UK prime minister. The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022
‘We face many challenges together’ – world leaders react to Liz Truss victory Leaders from Europe to Australia have sent their congratulations to Boris Johnson’s successor. The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022
6 months of Putin’s war unravels Russia’s superpower image Six months into President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the war has upended fundamental assumptions about Russia’s military and economy. Bangkok Post · Aug 24, 2022
Ukraine invasion: Six months of Putin’s war unravels Russia’s superpower image LONDON: Six months into President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the war has upended fundamental assumptions about Russia’s military and economy. The Times of India · Aug 24, 2022
Estonia removes Soviet-era statue amid tensions PM says statue removed from a largely Russian-speaking city to ensure ‘public order’ amid ‘increasing tensions’. Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2022
Estonia removes Soviet-era monument, citing public order Estonia is removing a Soviet-era monument in a border town in Estonia’s Russian-speaking part with the Baltic country’s prime minister saying it represents a risk for public order The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022 Estonia removes Soviet-era tank monument amid Russia tensions Monument taken down in city of Narva, while Finland says it will cut tourist visas for Russians by 90%
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022 ‘The west doesn’t want Russians partying in the streets of Europe’: calls grow for a visa ban As EU politicians debate a ban from the beaches, Russian exiles fear a return to Soviet-style isolation will be dangerous for them
ABC News · Aug 12, 2022 Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to see Western nations ban Russians from entering. Are countries able to do that? The Ukrainian President wants Western nations to essentially ban Russians from entering their countries. Here's what we know about his request and who's supporting it.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 9, 2022 Kyiv Calls for ‘Ban’ on Russians as Moscow Steps up Assault in Eastern Ukraine Ukraine's president called on the West to impose a blanket travel ban on Russians, an idea that has found support among some European states but angered Moscow which pressed on with a fierce military offensive in eastern Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's idea looked likely to divide the European Union, where…
The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022 ‘A privilege, not a human right’: Finland and Estonia demand EU travel ban for Russian tourists ‘Visiting Europe is a privilege, not a human right,’ Estonian PM says
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2022 Costs of Ukraine war pose tests for European leaders – and things may get worse Analysis: Vladimir Putin claims time is on his side, but he will have only one shot at making a gas cutoff count
Reuters · Jul 18, 2022 Estonian PM regains ruling majority, warns of tough times ahead The new cabinet of Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas was sworn in on Monday, re-establishing political stability, but she warned of tough times ahead for the economy as energy costs soar and inflation rages in the fall-out from the war in Ukraine.
Reuters · Jul 15, 2022 Estonian parliament confirms PM Kallas to lead new government The new Estonian coalition has voted to reappoint Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, in a move likely to ensure stability in the European Union state until a March 2023 election.
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 Estonian leader Kaja Kallas asked to form new government Estonia’s president has asked Prime Minister Kaja Kallas to form a new government after she tendered resignation of her one-party minority Cabinet to end a more than month-long political stalemate in the Baltic nation
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2022 Estonian PM reaches coalition deal for majority government Estonia’s governing center-right Reform Party has reached a tentative deal to form a coalition government with two other parties
Reuters · Jul 8, 2022 Estonian PM reaches agreement to regain majority in parliament Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas' liberal Reform Party announced on Friday it reached an agreement to form a majority coalition in the parliament, following a month of negotiations.