Russia Ukraine War: The war between Russia and Ukraine continues on the 332nd day. Meanwhile, Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Monday (January 23) expelled the ambassador of Estonia. Accusing Russia of Russophobia, the ambassador of Estonia, once a part of the Soviet Union, was asked to leave the country by February 6.
In this statement given to Moscow, it has been said that from now on the diplomatic representation of Estonia will be downgraded along with the mission of the European Union countries in Moscow. Russia has decided to expel its ambassador following Estonia’s decision to reduce the number of members in the Russian Embassy in Tallinn, Estonia, the Foreign Ministry said.
What did the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia say?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia passed an order earlier this month to keep a certain number of employees in the Embassy of Russia in Estonia Was. He ordered the total number of staff at the embassy to be reduced to 8, and to 15 administrative and technical staff members.
Estonia drastically reduced its bilateral relations with Moscow after sending its army to Russia. Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu said in a statement on 11 January that we have set limits on Russian diplomats.
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Monday saying that Estonia deliberately wants to end its relations with Russia. Russia alleged that the government of Estonia is promoting Russophobia by coming to the policy level. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that