On October 15, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Oleksandr Mischenko met with Tiina Intelmann, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Estonia to Ukraine. The parties discussed current issues on the bilateral agenda and cooperation within multilateral formats.

Oleksandr Mischenko expressed gratitude to Estonia for its comprehensive support to Ukraine since the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion. He noted in particular Estonia’s defence assistance and Tallinn’s consistent position in support of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders.

The parties exchanged assessments of the peace process and existing peace initiatives. They reaffirmed their shared view that peace must be just and lasting and based on the norms and principles of international law. The Deputy Minister also thanked Estonia for its substantial contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, which is essential for ensuring the resilience of Ukraine’s infrastructure during the winter period.

Special attention was paid to unblocking navigation in the Black Sea, which is important for the safety of international shipping and for global food security. Oleksandr Mischenko stressed Ukraine’s readiness for arrangements that would ensure safe commercial navigation and the uninterrupted export of agricultural products. The Deputy Minister noted that any arrangements in this area must be based on the principle of reciprocity.

The parties also discussed countering Russia’s hybrid threats against Ukraine and European states and agreed to continue exchanging information and experience in this area.

The meeting also addressed Estonia’s assistance to Ukraine in the humanitarian sphere. The parties agreed to maintain active Ukrainian-Estonian dialogue at all levels.