New clash between Russia and Estonia after the Soviet country issued arrest warrants against the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas, her Secretary of State, Taimar Peterkop, and the Minister of Culture of Lithuania, Simonas Kairys. The Russian authorities have not yet made an official statement, but sources cited by the Russian news agency TASS, these search and arrest warrants would be related to alleged charges of destruction and damage to monuments dedicated to Soviet soldiers in Estonia.
This situation has occurred in the midst of a context of tension between the two Baltic countries, since Estonia had begun to dismantle several Soviet monuments on its territory after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. These actions provoked a strong reaction from the Russian government. , which considers these monuments as part of its historical and cultural legacy.
Kallas, known for her firm stance in support of Ukraine and in favor of toughening sanctions against Russia, has been one of the most critical voices of the Russian leader within the European Union and NATO in defense of Kiev. She has been key in promoting the supply of weapons to Ukraine and in seeking a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict.
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This episode has generated an escalation of tensions between Russia and Estonia, at a time when the international community is desperately seeking a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine.