Margus Tsahkna
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“We don’t see that Putin is ready to have any kind of next step for peace,”
Margus Tsahkna · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22
Tsahkna said Estonia does not see Putin as ready to take any next step toward peace.
“Of course, we all would like to have it.”
Margus Tsahkna · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22
Tsahkna acknowledged that everyone would like to see peace achieved.
“Putin started this war. Putin can stop it.”
Margus Tsahkna · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22
Tsahkna said Putin started the war and can stop it, disputing Trump's claim that Ukrainian strikes caused rising oil prices.
“Putin has just used Trump to win more time and put more pressure on Ukraine,”
Margus Tsahkna · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22
Tsahkna said in an exclusive interview with USA TODAY that Putin is taking advantage of U.S.-led peace negotiations to buy more time on the battlefield.
“we just need to support Ukraine with more pressure on Russia.”
Margus Tsahkna · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22
Tsahkna said Trump's efforts to end the war are well intentioned but argued Ukraine needs more support and pressure on Russia.
“This is not correct,”
Margus Tsahkna · said 2026-09-22 · reported 2026-09-22
Tsahkna criticized Trump's comments blaming Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure for record-high oil prices.