Estonia contemplates closing borders with Russia

He also stated that Estonian border points are currently operating normally, but they are prepared to close them if necessary.

The decision is prompted by migration attacks organized in Russia. Finland closed all its border points with Russia for at least a few weeks last week due to similar attacks.

"Currently, Estonian border checkpoints are operating under normal conditions, but we are prepared to close them if necessary. Why? Of course, not to harm anyone. It's due to migration attacks organized in Russia. Last week, Finland had to close all its border checkpoints with Russia for at least a few weeks," he stated

The minister emphasized that Estonia must be prepared for hundreds of migrants to be directed from the Finnish border to the border points of Narva or Luhamaa. He added that a few weeks ago, signs appeared that Russia might direct the migration flow to the Estonian border with tacit approval or even active support from its special services.

The minister noted that several groups of migrants, numbering about 10 people, attempted to enter Estonia through the Narva border crossing, but they were sent back to Russia.

Russia is using migrants as a weapon

Recently, the government of Finland made a decision to temporarily close all border crossings on the border with Russia. The reason for this was an influx of migrants.

Recently, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stated that the government does not yet see compelling reasons to close the border with Russia, but is ready for such measures if necessary.

At the same time, the head of the Estonian Foreign Ministry, Margus Tsahkna, admitted the possibility of closing the border with Russia, although this measure was previously considered premature.