I'm not going to hold back": Estonian Prime Minister Refused to Soften His Rhetoric Towards Russia Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said he has no intention of softening his statements about Russia, despite reports of a parallel appeal from the Pentagon to the Baltic states. "Our allies in the largest country ask us to hold back. This is the situation we found ourselves in. I'm not going to hold back. Putin is a dictator who kills women and children." Michal said in Delphi's comment. He emphasized that he had not personally received such requests from the United States. According to the Prime Minister, attempts to curry favor with dictators end in humiliation and loss of freedom. Michal also noted that the direct position of the Baltic states irritates Moscow, and the coming winter will be difficult for Ukraine. Hakin.az Contact us.