President Karis said that Europe should talk to Russia. The government says that it should not be done.
Saks says that the President is not saying anything wrong. But the President and the Government speak differently. This causes confusion.
President Karis also said that Ukraine must decide for itself. Saks says that this is a difficult topic.
Saks says that Estonian foreign policy makers are concerned. They believe that the President's words harm Estonia.
Saks says that ideally, the President and the Government should speak the same language. But the reactions could be calmer.
The President decides for himself where he goes and what he says. But the principles of foreign policy are made by the government.