As a sign of solidarity with Estonia, Latvia announced the downgrading of diplomatic relations with Russia.
Estonia expels Russia’s ambassador to the country. This was in response to similar actions by the Kremlin on January 23. About that saying goodbye Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Twitter.
“We adhere to the principle of equality in relations with Russia, which means that the Russian ambassador will leave at the same time as the Estonian ambassador leaves Russia,” the statement said.
Also, as a sign of solidarity with Estonia, Latvia announced the downgrading of diplomatic relations with Russia. About that expressed Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Edgars Rinkevics on Twitter.
“In connection with Russia’s continued aggression against Ukraine and as a sign of solidarity with Estonia, Latvia has lowered the level of diplomatic relations with Russia since February 24, demanding a response from Russia,” he said.
Earlier on Monday, it became known that Russia decided to expel the Estonian ambassador. The department of Sergei Lavrov accused this country of “total Russophobia” and “cultivation of hatred” towards Russia.
Estonia is also reportedly supplying Ukraine with all 155 mm howitzers. Overall, Tallinn approved the next and largest military aid package to Kyiv with a total value of 113 million euros.
news Correspondent.net on Telegram. Subscribe to our channel Athletistic
Source: korrespondent
I am David Wyatt, a professional writer and journalist for Buna Times. I specialize in the world section of news coverage, where I bring to light stories and issues that affect us globally. As a graduate of Journalism, I have always had the passion to spread knowledge through writing.