"Any attempt to threaten Estonia's security, sow fear, or act hostilely against us will be met with a decisive response," said Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. "By closing the border crossings, we are sending a clear message to the Kremlin: Russia's hostile actions come at a cost. The more aggressively Russia behaves, the narrower its room for manoeuvre becomes."
"Closing the border crossings will reduce Russia's ability to conduct hostile activities against Estonia and help mitigate risks related to sanctions circumvention. This is a clear step towards strengthening Estonia's security and limiting Russia's ability to exert influence," Tsahkna added.
The Foreign Minister noted that he has been in contact with his counterparts in Lithuania, Latvia and Finland regarding the closure of the Estonian-Russian border and informed colleagues from the EU.
Tsahkna also said that he will discuss increasing pressure on Russia at Monday's meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. "As long as Russia continues its war of aggression against Ukraine and threatens European security, we must increase pressure on all fronts. This means tougher sanctions, a stricter visa policy, and additional measures to limit Russia's ability to pursue its objectives."
