“We are living in an increasingly dangerous world. Russia has shown no interest in peace and continues to kill in Ukraine. Moreover, together with Iran, China, and North Korea, it is trying to change the current rules-based global order,” emphasised the Estonian prime minister.
According to Michal, NATO must become stronger to respond to this. “Our enemies respect NATO because we are strong together, but in today’s world it requires even more of our collective efforts,” he stressed.
“Ukrainians have shown that they can stand up to Russia. We must support them in this, but at the same time increase our defence capabilities and contribution to the defence industry. Currently, Russia produces as much ammunition in three months as NATO does in a whole year,” Michal said.
Michal also thanked UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and US President Donald Trump for their contributions to the security of our region with soldiers stationed in Estonia.
Before the leaders’ discussion, the Estonian prime minister met with the new Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, and the President of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova. In the afternoon, Mr Michal will have a meeting with the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon.
