Estonia to close all border crossings with Russia after attack on drone maker
Estonia plans to close all border crossings with Russia starting December 1 following a failed sabotage attempt on a local drone manufacturer. The government attributes the attack to Russian intelligence and views it as retaliation for Estonia's support of Ukraine.
Why it matters
This move marks a significant escalation in diplomatic and security tensions between a NATO member and Russia.
A border checkpoint at Narva earlier in the year. The crossing with Russia is one of three Estonia will close on 1 December. A border checkpoint at Narva earlier in the year. The crossing with Russia is one of three Estonia will close on 1 December. Estonia Estonia to close all border crossings with Russia after attack on drone maker Authorities say Russian intelligence service ordered attack Estonian PM links to Tallinn’s support for Ukraine
Prefer the Guardian on Google Estonia will close all its border crossings with Russia from 1 December after a suspected sabotage attack on a drone maker in the Baltic state over the weekend, which authorities said was ordered by Russia’s GRU military intelligence service.
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