This should include extended sanctions against the Russian Federation in the economic, energy and trade sectors, as well as the closure of the Schengen zone for Russian citizens.
Estonia is preparing an official proposal from the European Commission on the introduction of the eighth package of anti-Russian sanctions. On Friday, August 19, the ERR report.
The Estonian Foreign Ministry said that, in the country’s opinion, the eighth package of restrictions should include expanded sanctions against the Russian Federation in the economic, energy and trade sectors. In addition, Estonia wants to add restrictions for additional individuals and organizations.
Tallinn also wants the sanctions to be significantly extended to Russian travel to Europe.
Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu said Estonia will seek political consensus across the Schengen visa area to introduce additional restrictions against Russian citizens.
“As foreign minister, I call on the governments of other European countries to introduce additional internal sanctions to stop the travel of citizens of the Russian aggressor state to Europe, and to work together to close the Schengen visa zone for to the citizens of Russia,” he. said.
When Estonia plans to make such a proposal, it is not reported.
It was previously reported that Estonia closed the borders for Russian citizens with Schengen visas.
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