“We should remain among the countries that themselves speak with Russia and with which other allies and partners discuss issues of interaction with Russians or Russia, how can we move forward,” the ERR policy quotes.
According to Kaliulayd, her visit to Russia and a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in 2019 strengthened Estonia's position.
On April 18, the Estonian president arrived in Moscow, where she took part in the opening ceremony of the restored building of the embassy of the republic.
Kaljulaid invited Putin to visit Estonia in 2020 when a congress of Finno-Ugric peoples takes place.
She expressed hope that a new breath will open in relations with Russia.