"Estonia, which borders Russia, has called for a Europe-wide visa ban on Russian veterans of the Ukraine war, and has gained support from Baltic and Nordic countries. Its interior ministry estimates as many as 1.5 million Russians have taken part in the invasion, about half of them having served on the frontline. Estonia's interior minister, Igor Taro, said the threat posed was not theoretical, adding that the Russians had combat experience and military training, and may often have a criminal background."
"The Estonian government has banned 261 Russians who fought in Ukraine from entering Estonia. This is only the beginning, said Markus Tsahkna, Estonia's foreign minister. We call on other countries to do the same. The interior ministry said those who had committed atrocities in Ukraine had no place in the free world. The move was praised the Ukrainian foreign minister, Andrij Sybiga, who called entry bans a necessary security measure and a clear signal that impunity will not be tolerated."
Estonia banned 261 Russians who fought in Ukraine from entering and urged other countries to adopt similar visa bans. The country called for a Europe-wide ban on Russian veterans, gaining Baltic and Nordic support. Estonia's interior ministry estimates up to 1.5 million Russians took part in the invasion, about half serving on the frontline. Interior minister Igor Taro warned the threat is not theoretical, citing combat experience, military training, and possible criminal backgrounds. The interior ministry said those who committed atrocities have no place in the free world. Ukraine reported strikes on a drone plant in Rostov and attacks on two Black Sea tankers.
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