The country’s government believes that restricting traffic to another checkpoint will tighten sanctions against Russia.
Estonia will limit the operation of another checkpoint in Russia. After the operation of the Narva crossing was limited, the country’s government planned to close the Koidula border crossing at night. ERR reported this on Sunday, April 28.
It has been noted that recently at this crossing there has been a decrease in border traffic at night.
It is also expected to save money.
“We are now talking about closing the Koidula border checkpoint at night, in addition to closing Narva at night,” said Finance Minister Mart Virklaev.
However, the local municipality of Setomaa has already expressed concerns that the new restrictions will reduce tax revenues due to the impossibility of workers coming from Russia.
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Source: korrespondent
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