Estonian President calls for Europe's unity to ensure Ukraine's victory against Russia

As brutal war in Eastern Europe continues to escalate, Estonian President Alar Karis claimed that Ukraine's victory against Russia will t be far if Europe mans to stay united. Karis responded to allegations that Germany and France were doing too little to help Ukraine by stating that large countries take time to transform. Estonian President also referred to a meme which was shared on Twitter by Ukrainian Ambassor to Germany Andriy Melnik on May 26. 

"I have seen meme of a slow-moving snail with a single cartridge glued to its shell. While important thing is that it's moving in right direction. Germany has me major changes, and I believe it will t reverse course w and go back to cautious country that it was," Karis told ERR News, ding that appearances are one thing and reality ar. Meanwhile, he furr stated that France has gone out of its way to assist Ukraine.  "y agreed that cheap oil would be trickling in until end of times back in Soviet days. But Germany has w turned, while it takes a long time to turn a big ship. I would t be too critical of Germany and France," he remarked. 

Estonian President stresses significance of European unity

Karis also commented on French President Emmanuel Macron's frequent telephonic conversations with Russian President Vlimir Putin, stating that "some leers believe that once war is over, life would return to rmal." Estonian President emphasised importance of European unity. He said that diplomacy will continue but it is debatable wher it should be conducted at such a high level. According to Karis, outcome of conflict would be determined by military, humanitarian, and political help that West can provide to war-torn Ukraine. 

Russia is rar a threat than part of Europe's security framework: Estonia

Earlier, Estonian President Karis also stated that it is "naive" to consider Russia as part of Europe's security framework rar than a threat to continent. He me this remark at World Ecomic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on May 25. "Russia, which has started a full-scale war to conquer Ukraine, does t want to take responsibility for peace and stability in Europe but aims to undermine said stability and security. refore, Russia is w a threat to European security architecture," he ted, ERR News reported. 

Im: AP