"Estonia's Prime Minister Wanted by Russia for Soviet Monument Removal"

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"Estonia's Prime Minister Wanted by Russia for Soviet Monument Removal"
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Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has been placed on a wanted list by Russia due to her efforts to remove Soviet-era World War II monuments in the Baltic nation, sparking tensions between Russia and the West. Kallas, who has advocated for increased military assistance to Ukraine and stronger sanctions against Russia, dismissed the move as a scare tactic and vowed to continue supporting Ukraine and strengthening European defenses. The inclusion of Kallas on the list reflects the Kremlin's effort to raise the stakes amid NATO and EU pressure over the war, and comes at a time when concerns about U.S. support for NATO allies have been reignited.

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