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"Estonia's Prime Minister Wanted by Russia for Soviet Monument Removal"
international-relations1 year ago

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

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.

"Russia Adds European Leaders to Wanted List Over Soviet Monument Disputes"
international-relations1 year ago

"Russia Adds European Leaders to Wanted List Over Soviet Monument Disputes"

Russia has put Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on a wanted list due to her efforts to remove Soviet-era World War II monuments in Estonia, along with other officials from Baltic nations. This move comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West, particularly in light of the war in Ukraine. Kallas has been a vocal advocate for increased military assistance to Ukraine and stronger sanctions against Russia. The inclusion of Kallas on the wanted list reflects Russia's efforts to raise the stakes in response to NATO pressure over the war, and it marks the first time the Russian Interior Ministry has put a foreign leader on such a list.

"Russia Issues Warrant for Baltic Officials, Including Estonian PM"
international-relations1 year ago

"Russia Issues Warrant for Baltic Officials, Including Estonian PM"

Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has been added to Russia's wanted list due to her efforts to remove Soviet-era World War II monuments in the Baltic nation, reflecting heightened tensions between Russia and the West. The move is seen as a response to NATO pressure over the war in Ukraine, with other Baltic officials also included on the list. This comes amid concerns in Europe about the impact of the U.S. election on the NATO alliance, with former President Donald Trump's statements raising fears of a potential shift in U.S. support for NATO.