On NATO’s Frontline: The View from Estonia

Estonia is a small frontline NATO and EU member which is playing an oversized role in the Western response to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Estonia has provided more aid per capita to Ukraine than any other country, devoting 1.3% of its entire GDP to help resist aggression. Estonia has been working to bolster European security and maintain Transatlantic unity. On October 19, 2023 Minister Tshakna provided an overview of what has been done so far and what needs to be done in the future, including holding Russia accountable for its war crimes.

 

 

Margus Tsahkna is Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia and has previously also served as Minister of Defence and Minister of Social Welfare. He has been the Secretary-General of the Pro Patria Union, but is now a member of the leadership of the new liberal party Estonia 200. He was born in Tartu in 1977, studied law at the University of Tartu, and enjoys singing.