Estonian foreign minister calls for tough sanctions against Russia after large-scale attacks

Iryna Kutielieva — 12 July, 13:53
Estonian foreign minister calls for tough sanctions against Russia after large-scale attacks
Margus Tsahkna. Stock photo: Getty Images

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has stressed the need for new tough sanctions against Russia after another large-scale attack on Ukraine.

Source: European Pravda; Margus Tsahkna on X (Twitter)

Details: The Estonian foreign minister said that the Russian attack on the night of 11-12 July was targeting "communities, homes and Ukrainian spirit".

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Tsahkna also stressed that the Kremlin leader, Vladimir Putin, shows no signs of stopping.

"We must escalate pressure: harsher sanctions, lowered oil price cap. Comfort cannot be an option for aggressors," Tsahkna concluded.

Background:

  • On the night of 11-12 July, the Russian army launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine using attack drones and missiles. Explosions were heard in many oblasts, including the capital.
  • Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that the EU and the US should impose large-scale sanctions against Russia following the latest large-scale attack.

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