Estonia urges Ukraine to maintain strikes on Russian rear military targets despite Kremlin pressure

Estonia's Foreign Minister says Ukraine should continue striking Russian military infrastructure deep inside Russia, rejecting Moscow's escalation threats. The Kremlin uses fears of escalation to pressure Western allies into reducing support for Kyiv, but European partners are resisting this pressure.

According to the Estonian FM, Vladimir Putin is deliberately amplifying escalation concerns to manipulate European governments into cutting military aid to Ukraine and halting Ukrainian strikes against targets within Russian territory. This statement reflects a coordinated Western position that Ukrainian defensive strikes on enemy military assets are justified and necessary. The Kremlin's narrative of escalation risks has not succeeded in changing allied support policies, indicating sustained European commitment to Ukraine's defense despite Russian intimidation tactics.