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Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced the closure of all crossings, citing Russian military intelligence sabotage plans. Estonian authorities say the measure will also help prevent sanctions evasion.
Estonia will close all border crossings with Russia from December 1, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said, according to RBC-Ukraine, which cited his official account on X.
According to the report, Estonian authorities said they had received clear evidence that Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency had ordered a sabotage attack on an Estonian defence industry enterprise. The foreign ministry said attempts to intimidate or destabilise the country, or undermine its security, would face a response.
Estonian authorities expect the closures to reduce Russia’s ability to conduct hostile activities inside Estonia and strengthen efforts to prevent the circumvention of international sanctions. Tsahkna has informed his counterparts in Finland, Latvia and Lithuania of the decision.
RBC-Ukraine’s report did not specify how long the crossings would remain closed or whether any exceptions would apply.
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