25 years ago, on September 16, 2000, Ukrainian journalist Georgiy Gongadze was abducted and murdered. That tragic day became a symbol of the struggle for freedom of speech and for the democratic future of Ukraine. The media outlet he founded — Ukrainska Pravda — has become far more than just a publication. It is a driving force of democratic change in Ukraine. It has exposed corruption, reported on human rights violations, documented Russia’s war crimes, and become one of the world’s key sources of truth about Ukraine. Over these 25 years, three journalists of Ukrainska Pravda have given their lives for the right to tell the truth: Georgiy Gongadze, Pavel Sheremet, and Viktoria Roshchyna, who was killed in Russian captivity in 2024. Their sacrifice is a stark reminder that freedom of speech rests upon the blood and courage of those who are not afraid to go all the way. Today, Ukraine is defending not only its own future but also the freedom of the whole of Europe. In this struggle, Ukrainska Pravda plays an outstanding role. This is why I have officially submitted the nomination of Ukrainska Pravda for the Nobel Peace Prize. It is recognition of its contribution to Ukraine’s democratic transformation and to the defense of freedom of speech — which is the cornerstone of the democratic world. For Estonia, a country that knows the price of freedom all too well, this step is an expression of solidarity with the Ukrainian people and of deep respect for the journalists who continue their work where truth itself is a weapon.