The Estonian Police and Border Security Agency denied information that they had started distributing leaflets at the checkpoint in Narva warning those heading to Russia about the possible closure of the border. This was reported by delphi.
“Currently, border guards do not distribute leaflets at border crossings with information about possible border closures,” police said.
They noted that such leaflets were published in December 2023, when Finland closed the border due to the influx of immigrants from Russia.
“Estonia later also stated that there is a possibility of closing border checkpoints if a large number of migrants reach the country’s border,” law enforcement officials said. he added.
Before reportedIt was stated that there was a warning on the website of the Estonian Border Service that the country may soon close the border gates on the Russian border due to “migration pressure”. In particular, the authorities are said to be guided by the objectives of preserving national security and public order.
Previously in Estonia statedHe said Russia was preparing “a test for NATO.”