At the meeting, Prime Minister Kallas noted that we are all working towards a common goal and we will do everything possible to win the war in Ukraine. “Our unity over the past year has been unwavering. There is no sign that Russia will stop its war of conquest. Hardships will continue, and it is all the more important that we keep our united front,” she said. The Prime Minister also emphasised that lasting peace in Europe is only possible when the aggressor is finally pushed out, when Russia's crimes have been punished and when grey areas in European security become a thing of the past.
According to Prime Minister Kallas, the focus at the moment is to turn the situation on the battlefield in favour of Ukraine. The Prime Minister added that all allies must review their stockpiles and EU Member States should find a quick way to jointly procure ammunition for Ukraine. “We want to jointly procure one million artillery shells for Ukraine. This could cost approximately 4 billion euros. It would contribute to Ukraine's success on the battlefield and would also strengthen the European defence industry and increase its production capacity,” Kallas said.
Prime Minister Kallas thanked President Macron for France's role in ensuring the security of the Baltic Sea region and NATO as a whole. “France is an important ally for Estonia. French servicemen in Estonia help to ensure our security,” Kallas said.
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