politics

April 28, 2026

Estonian President Alar Karis says the EU must be ready for talks with Russia

Estonia’s President Alar Karis has told media the Ukraine conflict could end suddenly and emphasized the need to prepare for dialogue with Russia

Estonian President Alar Karis says the EU must be ready for talks with Russia

TL;DR

  • Estonian President Alar Karis believes the EU should prepare for potential sudden talks with Russia.
  • He suggested appointing a special envoy to reopen diplomatic channels with Russia.
  • Karis argued that major EU powers should not make decisions over smaller members' heads in future talks.
  • He dismissed claims of Russia potentially attacking the Baltic states.
  • Estonia has been a staunch supporter of Kiev since the 2022 conflict escalation.
  • The European Commission recently approved a €90 billion emergency loan for Ukraine for 2026-2027.
  • Senior EU officials, like Kaja Kallas, have previously discouraged direct re-engagement with the Kremlin.
  • Russia has accused European backers of hindering peace efforts and preparing for confrontation.
  • Moscow dismisses Western claims of posing a threat as 'nonsense' and 'fearmongering'.

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