Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "I spoke with Margus Tsahkna following the EU Foreign Affairs Council. 

We agreed that now is the time for unity and strength in every EU decision. 

Maintaining and increasing pressure on Russia remains essential. Sanctions remain critical to limit Moscow’s ability to finance war and destabilise Europe and other regions. 

We also exchanged views on the evolving situation in the Middle East and the importance of maintaining global focus on countering Russian aggression against Ukraine. 

We discussed progress on the path to an EU-wide travel ban for Russian combatants who participated in the war against Ukraine. We appreciate the recent statement of leaders, signed by the Estonian Prime Minister, and hope for this strategic step to be taken as soon as possible. 

I informed about Hungary’s theft of Ukrainian state bank’s and taxpayers’ money. Such actions require strong, Europe-wide condemnation and the immediate return of the seized funds. 

Finally, we addressed the €90 billion loan, which is critical to maintaining Ukraine and Europe’s security. Hungary should not be allowed to hold the entire EU hostage on matters of strategic security."