Margus Tsakhkna (Photo: ERA)

Estonia has imposed an entry ban on 261 Russian soldiers who took part in Russia's war against Ukraine. About reported minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Margus Tsakhkna.

"Hundreds of thousands of fighters from the aggressor state were involved in this brutal war, committing atrocities and spreading violence. They have no place in Estonia and in the Schengen area," he said.

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The politician emphasized that this is "just the beginning". The Estonian side will continue to work to ensure that "the door remains closed" for former Russian participants in the war against Ukraine.

  • Against the background of the detection of armed Russian military units in the area of the "Saatsa Boot", Estonia in October 2025 closed the border crossing with Russia.
  • on December 18, it was reported that three Russian border guards crossed the Estonian border. Tsakhna noted that if the so-called "little green men" crossed the country's border, the Estonian military would will open fire.