Russia puts Estonian Prime Minister, two Baltic ministers on wanted list

The database does not say what they are wanted for. Russian news agency TASS quoted a source as saying they were accused of "destroying a monument to Soviet soldiers".

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas attends a European Union summit in Brussels, Belgium, February 1, 2024. Photo: REUTERS

Estonia and other Baltic states increased military spending to more than 2% of their economies after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, and NATO allies increased their presence in those countries.

Germany plans to have 4,800 combat-ready troops in the region by 2027, in its first permanent overseas deployment since World War II.

Mai Anh (according to TASS, Reuters)

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/nga-dua-nhieu-lanh-dao-estonia-vao-danh-sach-truy-na-post284409.html