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Articles with tag "Estonia"

internal affairs

Estonia Expels Russian Diplomat Over ‘Interference’ Claims

"The Russian embassy has interfered in the internal matters of Estonia in an unacceptable way," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.
'stop list'

Russia Bans Entry to 347 Citizens of Baltic States

The Foreign Ministry said the entry bans were a response to what it called the “hostile policy” of the three Baltic states toward Russia.
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wanted official

Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Estonian PM

Kallas appeared on Russia’s wanted list after she spoke in favor of dismantling a Soviet-era monument in the Estonian city of Narva.
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justifying invasion

Estonia Banishes Russian Orthodox Leader as ‘Security Risk’ – Police

Police said Metropolitan Eugene had repeatedly been asked to stop justifying Russia's invasion of Ukraine and defending the Kremlin.
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espionage claims

Estonia Arrests Russian University Professor Suspected of Spying for Moscow

Vyacheslav Morozov was fired from the University of Tartu after police announced a criminal investigation against him had been launched.
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checkpoint closure

Estonia Says Russia to Close Border Crossing for Renovations

Authorities in Tallinn said they had received an official note from Russia saying the Narva-Ivangorod crossing would close on Feb. 1.
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frontier troubles

Estonia Warns Citizens Against Travel to Russia Amid Possible Border Closure

The Baltic country said that it "could close its border crossing points temporarily at very short notice due to potential migration pressure" coming from...
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eu sanctions

Estonia, Lithuania Threaten Seizure of Russian Vehicles

All three Baltic states issued back-to-back entry bans this week for Russian-registered cars.
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baltic roadblock

Estonia Bans Entry to Russian Vehicles

The decision followed European Commission clarifications on sanctions compliance that drew accusations of “racism” from Russian officials.
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'routine operation'

U.K., Germany Make First Joint Interception of Russian Aircraft Near NATO Airspace – Reports

The British and German air forces carried out their first joint interception of a Russian aircraft near NATO airspace.
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Feature

To Reach Russian Audiences, Emigre Activists and Media Forced to Innovate

Exiled Russian activists are working hard to remain one step ahead of the Kremlin and relevant to their audiences.
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downgraded relations

Moscow Expels Estonian Ambassador as Tallinn Pledges More Arms to Kyiv

Russia has expelled Estonia’s ambassador from Moscow in a move against its “Russophobic” Baltic neighbor, Russia’s Foreign Ministry ...
'reaching parity'

Estonia Announces Expulsion of 21 Russian Diplomatic Staff

Estonia announced the expulsion of 21 Russian diplomats and embassy staff in order to "reach parity" between the two nations' diplomatic personnel on Wednesday...
hard stance

Estonian MPs Declare Russia a 'Terrorist Regime'

Estonian lawmakers on Tuesday condemned Moscow's annexation of Ukrainian territory and declared Russia a "terrorist regime." The statement was adopted...
aquatic escape

Estonia Nabs Russian Reservist Fleeing Draft on Paddle Board

Estonian border guards have caught a Russian man fleeing President Vladimir Putin’s military call-up on a SUP board, media in the Baltic EU member...
no entry

Poland, Baltics Enact EU Visa Ban for Russians

Holders of residence permits, family members, humanitarian cases and dissidents are unaffected.
unwanted display

Estonia Removes Soviet-Era Memorial

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said the move was a response to "increasing tensions and confusion around memorials in Narva."
turned away

Russian Journalist Says Barred Entry to Estonia

Yaroslav Varenik was reportedly a witness in the criminal case against Alexei Navalny’s disbanded Anti-Corruption Foundation. 
'relentless pressure'

Estonia Blocks Russian Student Visas

"If the sanctions help in stopping Russian aggression, a positive effect on our own security will ensue," Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu said.
diplomatic cuts

Russia Closes Baltic Consulates, Expels Staff

The move comes in retaliation to similar Russian consulate closures by Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
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