Estonian PM calls for continued sanctions pressure on Russia

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has emphasized the importance of maintaining sanctions pressure on Russia, particularly through the introduction of secondary sanctions.

He said this at a joint briefing with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Kyiv, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

“We will continue our joint efforts to pressure Russia, not only by imposing sanctions but also by ensuring that Russia does not evade them. This includes the imposition of so-called secondary sanctions,” Michal said.

According to him, the primary pressure should be focused on Russia’s energy infrastructure, “so that Europe and the rest of the world finally break their dependence on Russian energy sources, particularly fuel.”

“Putin cannot deceive us by claiming that sanctions are not working. They are working, and they are working well. We will continue to impose sanctions,” Michal said.

He added that it is possible to force Putin into peace only from a position of strength.

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal arrived in Kyiv for a visit on December 9.

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