Lauri Lepik

Trailing spouse of EU Ambassador to Pakistan@RKionka ; Former Ambassador of Estonia to Ukraine, NATO and USA

[IllimarLepikvonWirén @iLepikVonWiren]

Congratulations to #Latvia on being elected to the #UN Security Council for the first time, with 178 votes in favour!

A remarkable diplomatic milestone. Latvia’s focus: defending international law, supporting Ukraine, and tackling hybrid threats.

[Darth Putin @DarthPutinKGB]

OTD in 1941 the Soviets had a military parade in Moscow. So they invited their Nazis allies cos it would be rude not to.

[Out of Context Human Race @NoContextHumans]

I’m sure 2020 wasn’t a real year https://t.co/VZ1x0C7d1r

[Vera Bergengruen @VeraMBergen]

Two different readouts on X

[EUPakistan @EUPakistan]

From colourful bangles to sweet mithai, we checked off everything! ✅
We wish you all a joyous and blessed Eid! #EidMubarak

@RKionka #chandmubarak
#TeamEurope #EUinPakistan

[EUPakistan @EUPakistan]

Today, @rkionka met with Commerce Minister @Jam_Kamal to discuss bilateral trade & upcoming business engagements, incl #EUPakistanForum. It offers opportunities for businesses in both regions to connect, facilitate high-level dialogue & launch 🇪🇺🇵🇰 Business Network #GlobalGateway

[EUPakistan @EUPakistan]

Today, @RKionka called on 🇵🇰 PM @CMShehbaz to discuss:

🔸️🇪🇺🇵🇰 economic ties,
🔸️geopolitical situation,
🔸️security challenges.

Appreciate @GovtofPakistan support for the upcoming 🇪🇺🇵🇰 Business Forum in May, fostering stronger economic ties

#EUPakistanForum #GlobalGateway

[Fabian Hoffmann @FRHoffmann1]

I just published my latest newsletter.

I discuss Macron's proposal to extend 🇫🇷's nuclear umbrella over Europe.

TLDR: Without force posture and doctrinal adaptations, 🇫🇷 will face severe credibility challenges.

Access the post via the link in my bio, key points below.

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[PLinPakistan @PLinPakistan]

🇵🇱 along with 🇺🇦, 🇫🇷, 🇪🇺, 🇩🇪, 🇨🇿 and numerous friends commemorated today third anniversary of Russian aggression against Ukraine.
We #StandWithUkraine because we cherish values, which underpin humanity, peace and equal rights for all nations.

[Riina Kionka @RKionka]

🇪🇺 #EurovillagePK is coming! @EUPakistan #TeamEurope

[EUPakistan @EUPakistan]

The visit continues: @OlofBSkoog & DPM/FM @MIshaqDar50 discussed 🇪🇺-🇵🇰 ties, coop in multilateral fora, Afghanistan. Pithy talks with @azamNazeerTarar and Chief Justice Afridi on human rights & judicial reforms, incl #FoRB, disappearances, freedom of expression & women’s rights.

[EUPakistan @EUPakistan]

📍Exploring the heart of Lahore!
EU Ambassador @RKionka, David & Kashf took a journey through #Lahore’s culture, history & flavours. Starting with a traditional halwa puri nashta in Anarkali Bazaar & exploring the literary treasures of Sunday Book Mela & @paktea #UnityinDiversity

[EUPakistan @EUPakistan]

#IslamaBand, a group of diplo-musicians, brought some holiday magic to the capital!
The band played seasonal favourites at 🇪🇺 Ambassador @RKionka's Christmas Concert, bringing together friends, families, and the spirit of the festive season.@ukinpakistan @CanHCPakistan @gtonstol

[History of the Germans Podcast @germanshistory]

This week one of the all-time greats of history podcasting, David Crowther from The History of England has allowed us to place an episode into his feed!
Enjoy and subscribe to his show - you will not regret it!
https://t.co/IcCEecBPjd

[MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 @MFA_Ukraine]

The UN Secretary General declined Ukraine's invitation to the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland. He did, however, accept the invitation to Kazan from war criminal Putin. This is a wrong choice that does not advance the cause of peace. It only damages the UN's reputation.

[Anton Gerashchenko @Gerashchenko_en]

It truly is paradoxical: when Russian missiles are flying into Ukrainian cities, it's become a kind of a normal thing.

But when Ukraine wants to defend itself with missiles, it causes concern and resistance.
Thankful to Timothy Snyder @TimothyDSnyder and all those who advocate for the lifting of the ban.

[Estonian World @EstonianWorld]

Arvo Pärt: a visual retrospective https://t.co/zt7TwNCMoV via @estonianworld #ArvoPärt #Estonia #classicalmusic

[Darth Putin @DarthPutinKGB]

For some reason my tankies never say Iranian or North Korean missiles hitting Ukraine risks an escalation with USA.

[MoD Estonia @MoD_Estonia]

#OTD 30 years ago, the last Russian troops left Estonia 🇪🇪, ending half a century of occupation.

With the support of the free world, we prevailed against all odds. Today, Estonia has been in the EU and @NATO for two decades.

Now, the free world must stand firm with Ukraine 🇺🇦.

[Jürgen Nauditt 🇩🇪🇺🇦 @jurgen_nauditt]

❗️What a speech - wow!
Full of honesty, full of clarity.
Unfortunately also full of shame for Europe and the USA.