Kaja Kallas @kajakallas@respublicae.eu

Russia’s war against Ukraine has made it clear why countries in Central and Eastern Europe joined NATO.

The alliance doesn’t exist to threaten Russia: it is for defending its members from it. It exists to keep tens of millions from being enslaved and slaughtered by Russia. 5/

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I recall this because it mirrors the playbook that the Kremlin is using in Ukraine today.

In fact, the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a continuation of a colonialist land grab policy that many thought had ended with the collapse of the Soviet Union. But it did not. 4/

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Soviet occupation for us meant freedom and independence lost.

It meant repressions, mass deportations, and killings.

Russian occupation meant exploiting our resources and economy.

This pattern of exploitation is similar to most countries who have suffered from colonialism. 3/

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Russia isn't typically thought of as a colonial power.

That is why we rarely hear about Soviet Russia’s colonial policy in Central and Eastern Europe.

But my own country Estonia went through Russia’s colonization for almost half a century, up until 1991. 2/

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🧵 In my address at IISS Shangri-La Dialogue #SLD23 I pointed out:

We may be oceans apart but security challenges in the Indo Pacific and Euro-Atlantic area are inseparable.

Aggression by a permanent member of UNSC against Ukraine is a threat that has global implications. 1/

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RT @IISS_org: ‘I am a true believer in multilateralism not only as a line of defence, but also as a vehicle towards prosperity. Estonia values highly cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The EU’s cooperation with the ASEAN, with the principle of ASEAN centrality at its core, is increasingly… https://t.co/XlqTj8M4j0 https://t.co/wF8qvCZzwt

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RT @IISS_org: ‘NATO doesn’t exist to threaten Russia: it is for defending its members from it, to keep tens of millions from being enslaved and slaughtered by Russia. The complete turnaround by Finland and Sweden on their defence policy exemplifies this’ | @kajakallas #SLD23… https://t.co/JE5KAzXSRS https://t.co/r9XsZjJbUp

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RT @IISS_org: ‘At stake in Ukraine are the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law, including territorial integrity and sovereignty – the right to exist as a country. For Russia, it is acceptable to conquer and colonise’ | @kajakallas #SLD23 https://www.iiss.org/events/shangri-la-dialogue/shangri-la-dialogue-2023/ https://t.co/3Y4WVM9BQN

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I arrived in #Singapore with Estonian business delegation.

I will speak at @IISS_org Shangri-La Dialogue and @AsiaTechxSG.

I will also officially open our embassy and business hub @EstoniainSG - our first in the region.

More about my visit: https://valitsus.ee/en/news/prime-minister-kallas-will-visit-singapore-business-delegation

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Congratulations to @GiorgiaMeloni and to the people of #Italy on their Republic Day.

Estonia and Italy are good partners in the EU and NATO. Our shared values also build a strong base for supporting Ukraine together.

Buona #FestadellaRepubblica

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Good exchange with @JHahnEU on #MFFreview and EU enlargement.

The EU must think outside the box to react to the current geopolitical situation and use the momentum.

Our priorities are supporting Ukraine, smart defence investments, and military mobility.

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RT @EconomyInformal: Economic Freedom Index 2023

Top 10 Countries

Singapore🇸🇬 🥇
Switzerland🇨🇭🥈
Ireland🇮🇪 🥉
Taiwan🇹🇼
New Zealand🇳🇿
Estonia🇪🇪
Luxembourg🇱🇺
Netherlands🇳🇱
Denmark🇩🇰
Sweden🇸🇪

@Heritage https://t.co/G82hdkwvzb

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Honored to be called one of “Europe’s big hitters” but actually I am going to Singapore with 🇪🇪 business delegation, participating in Shangri-La dialogue and Asian Tech Forum. https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-sends-big-hitters-estonia-kaja-kallas-josep-borrell-to-singapore-to-rally-asian-allies-against-russia/

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Thank you @sandumaiamd and team for an excellent @EPCSummit.

It’s a great platform bringing countries together to discuss European matters, bring issues to the table and find common ground.

Already looking forward to the next summit.

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Today's @EPCMoldova meeting sends a strong signal that multilateralism works.

We demonstrate Europe's unity and strengthen cooperation, and send a message to #Russia that Europe supports #Moldova and #Ukraine.

When Russia realises its aggression is a mistake, the war will end.

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On my way to @EPCMoldova. A timely moment with my European colleagues to discuss how to strengthen security and stability of our continent together.

Gathering in Moldova sends a strong message that #MoldovaIsNotAlone. We all are standing for European values.
RT @EPCMoldova: On 1 June, we look forward to hosting friends of Moldova including the Estonian Prime Minister @kajakallas . Together with @sandumaiamd at @EPCMoldova we will work towards European peace and s…

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Explained to @BBCNewsnight that Russia hasn't changed its goals. Russia is in this for the long haul and counts on the free world getting tired.

We must prove them wrong. We must stop Russia’s aggression, if it pays off somewhere, it serves as an invitation to use it elsewhere.

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Warm congratulations to @edgarsrinkevics on your election as the President of Latvia.

#Latvia is an important ally and a friend - together we can keep our region secure and prosperous. I look forward to continuing our close cooperation.

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RT @BBCNewsnight: Estonian PM Kaja Kallas tells #Newsnight it’s ‘very logical’ that the drone attacks in Moscow today could be a false flag operation by Russia to ‘justify’ army mobilisation

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b006mk25/newsnight https://t.co/dyKN2yMddP

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RT @EconomyInformal: Reading Performance (PISA)

Estonia🇪🇪: 523
Canada🇨🇦: 520
Finland🇫🇮: 520
Ireland🇮🇪: 518
Korea🇰🇷: 514
Poland🇵🇱: 512
NZ🇳🇿: 506
US🇺🇸: 505
UK🇬🇧: 504
Japan🇯🇵: 504
Australia🇦🇺: 503
Germany🇩🇪: 498
France🇫🇷: 493
Turkey🇹🇷: 466
Greece🇬🇷: 457
Chile🇨🇱: 452
Mexico🇲🇽: 420
Colombia🇨🇴: 412

@OECD https://t.co/5a5rQbyV3M

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