Eva Kalmus, Head of the Border Department of the Estonian Police and Border Protection Board, said that the Estonia-Russia border could be closed at any time. This was reported by So.
“We ask Estonians not to travel to Russia,” he said.
According to him, those who have already traveled to the Russian Federation may find themselves at a dead end, and then their return may be very difficult.
He noted that if Tallinn makes an appropriate decision, the checkpoints on the border between Estonia and the Russian Federation can be closed within an hour. Kalmus emphasized that this decision was discussed.
Previously, Finland decided to temporarily close all checkpoints on the Russian border due to the influx of immigrants. Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin expressed He is of the opinion that closing the checkpoints on the Russian border will cost Finland 3 billion euros.
30 November Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna It has been recommended Residents of the republic should temporarily refrain from traveling to the territory of Russia.
Previously recognizedHe said Estonian authorities were looking for a way to deport Russian citizens.