Several European leaders have voiced support for Estonia after its government attributed an arson attack on a defence company to Russian special services.
The Kremlin has denied the claim that Russia was behind the attack, calling the accusations unfounded and saying it would not take them seriously.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed “full solidarity” with Estonia, warning that a growing number of such incidents reflected a “dangerous escalation” by Russia.
“Russia must know that it will overcome neither our unity nor our determination to continue supporting Ukraine,” Macron said on X.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul also expressed solidarity with Estonia, saying “Russia’s reckless acts of hostility” would not divide European allies.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson described Estonia’s attribution as “extremely serious”, saying the pattern of attacks was aimed at Europe as a whole.
“The aim is to weaken our support for Ukraine and to intimidate us. It will not work,” Kristersson said, adding that Sweden would increase its support for Ukraine and strengthen its preparedness.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said the Baltic states stood united against attempts to intimidate European societies and undermine support for Ukraine.
Portugal’s foreign ministry also expressed “full solidarity” with Estonia and pledged to remain “steadfast and unwavering” in its support for Ukraine.
“The unity and determination of the Allies are the strongest response to any attempt at destabilisation,” the ministry said.
Estonia blames Russian special services
The Estonian government on Tuesday blamed Russian special services for an arson attack on defence company Milrem Robotics last month.
“Today, we can state with full confidence that the arson attack on Milrem in Estonia on the night of August 15 was an act of sabotage commissioned by the special services of the Russian Federation,” Prime Minister Kristen Michal said in remarks carried by state broadcaster ERR.
