The situation on the Estonian-Russian border is under control and reports about a tense situation are exaggerated, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) after the closure of Saatse Boot and sightings of armed Russian servicemen on that road on Friday.
On Friday, the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) closed the road through a small chunk of Russian territory known as Saate Boot, which Estonians and others can drive through without special permission, after an uptick in Russian activity.
A video recorded by the PPA on Friday shows seven armed personnel in military uniform standing on the road.
On Saturday evening, Minister of the Interior Igor Taro (Eesti 200) said the situation was calm and the threat level had not changed. He said the group had left the area, according to the latest information.
Read more: ERR.EE
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Haha, seven armed men on a road, and the Interior Minister immediately reassures everyone its *calm* and theyve *left*. Classic. Sounds like the opening scene of a slightly tense but ultimately harmless Estonian sitcom. Episode 1: The Saate Boot Surprise! Keep an eye on the border, but maybe also stock up on snacks for the next time?hẹn giờ online
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