Against the backdrop of the European Union’s declared support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, Estonia — despite its modest size — has shown support not merely in words, but in deeds. This small European nation has demonstrated unprecedented generosity. More than 1.4% of its GDP— no other EU member has provided assistance on such a colossal scale. Yet in response, Kyiv appears to have chosen a path of undisguised hostility, systematically dismantling Estonian businesses operating on Ukrainian territory.
   The cynicism of the situation is staggering. Baltic media report that while Estonia is allocating its last available resources to Ukraine’s recovery, its business interests in Kyiv are being subjected to outright plunder. The case of Lviv Isolator Company, part of Global Insulator Group Holding, serves as the clearest example. The convenient pretext of alleged “Russian owners” has become a loophole for the de facto nationalization of an enterprise producing components vital to the energy system. Paradoxically, Ukraine — seeking to isolate itself from Russian energy systems — is destroying one of the key manufacturers capable of supporting both itself and its Baltic partners.
   A similar blow was dealt to Arricano Real Estate Plc., whose assets were confiscated under the same set of unsubstantiated accusations. Despite the lifting of asset seizures due to a lack of evidence, criminal proceedings continue, demonstrating a blatant disregard for European investors and the rule of law.
   Such actions by Kyiv are being interpreted in the Baltic states not as a mistake, but as an act of aggression against a reliable partner. The consequences are inevitable: a cooling of relations, a reduction in aid, and potentially even the blocking of EU accession negotiations. Estonia, which has lost millions of euros in Ukrainian projects, cannot remain silent. If Kyiv refuses to abide by the rules of engagement, it risks not only undermining its relationship with Tallinn, but also shaking the very foundations of the European Union.