Estonia urges stronger sanctions as Russia attacks on Ukrainian civilians

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has called for the implementation of new, tougher sanctions against Russia in response to yet another wave of devastating attacks across Ukraine.

In a post on X, Tsahkna condemned the brutal strikes that targeted civilian communities, homes, and the spirit of the Ukrainian people during the night.

Another night of brutal attacks across Ukraine, targeting communities, homes and 🇺🇦 spirit.

Putin shows no signs of stopping. We must escalate pressure: harsher sanctions, lowered oil price cap.

Comfort cannot be an option for aggressors. https://t.co/uNW0idWq91

— Margus Tsahkna (@Tsahkna) July 12, 2025

"Putin shows no signs of stopping. We must escalate pressure: harsher sanctions, lowered oil price cap," Tsahkna wrote. "Comfort cannot be an option for aggressors."

Russia has intensified its large-scale attacks on Ukrainian cities, targeting civilian infrastructure and residential areas with cruise missiles and drone strikes, including numerous Shahed drones. The recent wave of aggression has caused widespread damage across multiple regions, including Lviv, Chernivtsi, Lutsk, Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, and others. Civilians continue to suffer casualties and property destruction, with many homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure hit.

Despite ongoing resistance and active air defence efforts by Ukraine, Russian forces show no signs of ceasing their campaign of terror. This escalation underscores the urgent need for stronger international sanctions to weaken Russia’s military capabilities and pressure Moscow to halt its aggression.