Alar Karis

Zelenskyy insists Europe must take part in ceasefire negotiations

Ukraine Offers Its Drone-Killing Tech to Nordic and Baltic Allies

Ukraine, Latvia sign drone deal as Russia says Europe not ready to mediate peace talks

Zelenskyy on diplomatic work to end war: June and July can determine much

Ukraine and Estonia agreed to deepen defense cooperation, focusing on drone technologies and security challenges.

Ukrainian PM Svyrydenko Meets Estonian Leaders, Pushes Defense Cooperation

Estonia's foreign minister urged India to expand bilateral partnerships in AI and defense technology, leverage the India-EU trade agreement, and use its Moscow ties to help resolve the Ukraine conflict and rebuild war-affected regions.

President Alar Karis made 28 foreign visits in 2025 and 10 so far this year.

Estonian presidents' approval ratings have fluctuated while in office, influenced by term length and demographics.

Leaders from NATO and Northern Europe gather in Bucharest for the B9 summit to strengthen deterrence against Russia.

Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Klimkin argues Russia seeks European participation in Ukraine peace talks only in exchange for concessions, realizing negotiations require European involvement and sanctions relief while doubting any agreement is achievable under current Russian leadership.

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna disagrees with President Alar Karis' call for dialogue with Russia.

The President of Finland stated that Europe needs Ukraine more than vice versa, and Russia loses 30,000 soldiers per month.

The 11th Delphi Economic Forum convenes April 22-25, 2026, with 1,200 speakers from 51 international organizations addressing geopolitical shifts, artificial intelligence, and climate challenges amid rapidly transforming global conditions.

Estonian politicians are divided over President Alar Karis' criticisms of the country's foreign policy direction and capabilities.

Zelenskyy: Europe must take part in ceasefire negotiations

Ukraine and the World – Against Russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The EU proposed entry bans for Russian military personnel since February 2022 and additional sanctions targeting Russian banks, shadow fleet ships, and industrial sectors to pressure Russia's war economy following its Ukraine invasion.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Estonia to attend Nordic-Baltic summit

Ukraine, Estonia Deepen Defense Ties, Discuss Sanctions on Russia

Estonian tech startups in AI, cybersecurity, and medicine seek Indian partnerships to access its massive market, with Latitude59 conference planning an India event next year to strengthen bilateral economic collaboration between the two nations.

Opinion: I’m a retired CT history teacher. Russia is a rising threat.

Alar Karis leads as the most popular presidential choice in a recent public poll.

President Alar Karis made 28 foreign visits in 2025 and 10 so far this year.

Nicușor Dan to host Bucharest Format 9 and Nordic Summit. Guests include Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Mark Rutte and other leaders

The EU committed a €90 billion loan to Ukraine without substantial Irish parliamentary debate, potentially costing Ireland €3.5 billion including interest over 35 years, yet analysts argue this won't alter the war's strategic outcome or address Ireland's pressing domestic cost-of-living crisis.

US Ambassador Julie Davis will resign from her Kyiv post amid disputes over Trump's Ukraine policy, as peace negotiations stall and King Charles reaffirms NATO's transatlantic commitment while Finland emphasizes Europe's strategic dependence on Ukraine's military capabilities.

Finnish and Estonian Presidents dismiss warnings of an imminent Russian attack on NATO territories.

The 11th Delphi Economic Forum convenes April 22-25, hosting over 1,200 speakers across 200 discussions addressing wars, artificial intelligence's economic impact, and geopolitical shifts amid global crises.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved a new counterterrorism strategy citing Russia as the key threat.

The European Union proposed barring Russian citizens who participated in combat operations in Ukraine from entering EU territory, escalating sanctions against Moscow amid the ongoing conflict.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy outlined three priorities in June-July negotiations: strengthening diplomatic pressure on Russia, which loses over 30,000 troops monthly, bolstering air defense systems, and advancing EU accession talks through political decisions at upcoming summits.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Estonia for a Nordic-Baltic summit.

Ukraine and Estonia strengthen defense cooperation, particularly in drones and security challenges.

Indian Ambassador Ashish Sinha stated Estonia can serve as India's gateway to northern European markets once the India-EU Free Trade Agreement takes effect, with 5,000 Indians utilizing Estonia's e-residency program and bilateral trade strengthening across multiple sectors.

Maia Sandu visits Tallinn to deepen bilateral cooperation with Estonia, focusing on regional security and EU accession.

Former EU commissioner Kadri Simson says Kaja Kallas is not suitable as EU-Russia negotiator.

Polish President and NATO secretary general arrive in Bucharest ahead of B9 Summit.

European Companies Want to Return to Russia After Ukraine Conflict, Estonian President Says

Nordic-Baltic Eight: Press remarks by High Representative/Vice President Kaja Kallas at the joint press conference with Foreign Ministers

Ukraine faces NATO membership barriers while EU accession remains complex; EU officials propose a European Defense Union combining defense capabilities instead, as the bloc prepares severe sanctions against Russia and investigates Russian espionage networks operating within its borders.

Estonian President Alar Karis proposed appointing an EU envoy to Moscow to prepare for potential Ukraine conflict resolution talks, breaking four years of EU non-engagement with Russia.

President Alar Karis says the foreign ministry lacks resources, not competence.