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Russia Declares Estonian Prime Minister “Wanted”

by Ayushi
February 13, 2024
in WORLD
Russian interior ministry’s database of wanted people showed Kaja Kallas as ‘wanted under the Criminal Code’ without naming the charges, said media reports.
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On Tuesday, Russia made headlines by declaring Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas a “wanted” person in connection with an undisclosed criminal case. The move, which also targeted Estonian state secretary Taimar Peterkop and Lithuanian culture minister Simonas Kairys, has sparked international attention and raised concerns about escalating tensions between Russia and the Baltic states.

 

According to media reports, the Russian interior ministry’s database of wanted individuals listed Kallas as “wanted under the Criminal Code,” although specific charges were not disclosed. Additionally, Peterkop and Kairys were accused of “destroying monuments to Soviet soldiers,” as reported by the Russian news agency TASS, citing an unnamed source.

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov further elaborated on the situation, stating that Kallas had been targeted for hostile actions against Russia and the “desecration of historical memory.” Kallas’s vocal support for Ukraine, her advocacy for increased military assistance to Kyiv, and her efforts to tighten sanctions against Russia have likely exacerbated tensions between Estonia and Russia.

 

One of the key points of contention between Estonia and Russia has been the issue of Soviet World War II monuments. Kallas’s government has advocated for the removal of such monuments, which has angered Russian authorities. Russia has laws criminalizing the “rehabilitation of Nazis,” including clauses that punish the desecration of war memorials.

 

The decision to put Kallas on a wanted list marks the first time that Russia has taken such action against a foreign leader. This move underscores the deteriorating relations between Russia and the Baltic states, particularly Estonia, and raises concerns about the potential for further escalation.

 

The situation is further complicated by reports from the Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service, which suggests that Russia may be preparing to leverage its advantage in ammunition stockpiles to exert pressure on Ukraine. According to the report cited by Bloomberg, Russia has significantly increased its ammunition production, potentially giving it a strategic advantage over Ukrainian forces.

 

The Estonian agency warned that if Western aid to Ukraine diminishes, Russia may become more emboldened to occupy additional Ukrainian territory using a massive, unskilled force. This could result in Russia imposing unfavorable peace terms on Ukraine, further destabilizing the region and exacerbating tensions between Russia and the West.

 

The developments surrounding Kaja Kallas and the broader geopolitical dynamics in Eastern Europe highlight the urgent need for diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and prevent further conflict. As the situation continues to evolve, international actors must work together to find peaceful solutions and uphold the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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