David Pressman: “I will be an advocate for the Malian people and press for the democracy they deserve.”

I share your concern. I think that in terms of engaging on this issue we have to tackle the problem of Russian influence.

We cannot want it more than they do.

Estonia has been a leader in the region's response to Russia's unjust war in Ukraine.

If confirmed, I would work to ensure this remains the case and look for new avenues of collaboration on U.S. security priorities, particularly against global terrorist threats, while further strengthening human rights protections.