The EU condemns Russia's allegedly "provocative moves" near Estonia's border.
Josep Borrell, the European Union's Foreign Affairs Commissioner, recently accused Russia of performing "provocative actions" on the border with Estonia. Borrell described the removal of border markers in the Narva River between the two nations as "unacceptable" during a press conference in Brussels on Friday. France's Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné also shared similar thoughts.
According to Borrell, this border skirmish is just one example of a broader pattern of "provocative behavior and hybrid tactics" by Russia, including those along its maritime and land boundaries in the Baltic Sea region. The Estonian government announced earlier this week that Russian border guards had removed the buoys from the Narva River at dawn.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas agreed, saying that it seemed to be part of a "broader pattern" by Moscow to cause "fear and terror" through border maneuvers. Since Russia's military assault against Ukraine in February 2022, tensions between Moscow and the region have escalated.
Séjourné noted that Russia has increased its provocations, and he promised "complete solidarity" with the Estonian government in the face of these unacceptable aggressive actions.
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Source: www.ntv.de
