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Comment by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on Estonia's decision to deny Russian vehicles entry to Estonia

Republic of Estonia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

13.09.2023

Please find below the comment by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on Estonia's decision to deny Russian vehicles entry to Estonia:

"The decision to ban cars with Russian licence plates from entering Estonia is the right thing to do and I am glad that the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Finance have promptly implemented it. As I noted yesterday, the updated guidelines of the European Commission on cars with Russian licence plates is completely in line with Estonia's foreign policy interests, positions and sanctions policy.

As early as tomorrow, I will consult with the government and raise the issue of dealing with Russian registered vehicles that are already here.

Today, I will have a video meeting with representatives of other border states and the issue will be the first topic on the agenda. As a country bordering Russia, Estonia considers it important to implement restrictions of this kind with neighbours and I welcome the fact that Latvia and Lithuania have already made a similar decision. Restrictions have a greater impact when implemented jointly, and this allows us to further raise the cost of the aggression for Russia.

We cannot allow the citizens of an aggressor state to enjoy the benefits offered by freedom and democracy, while Russia is continuing its genocide in Ukraine."