Estonia won't let its ports be used to export Russian grain
Estonia is ready to take steps to prevent the transit of Russian grain through its territory, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.
Estonia has announced its readiness to implement measures to halt the export of Russian grain through its ports, according to Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. The Russian nation is actively seeking alternative shipping routes for its grain, following the disruption caused by the conflict in the Black Sea. Estonia has made it abundantly clear that it will not facilitate the transportation of Russian grain via its ports.
Foreign Ministry officials emphasized that it is unacceptable for Russia to utilize Estonian ports for grain exports amidst the ongoing war.
Tsahkna criticized Russia for attacking Ukrainian ports and obstructing the export of Ukrainian grain to global markets. He stated that it would be hypocritical for Russia to simultaneously export its own grain through Estonian ports. Estonia maintains that it does not wish to alleviate the consequences of Russia's war on its own soil.
Currently, there is little to no transit of Russian grain through Estonia. If pressure mounts to resume such shipments, Estonia has indicated its preparedness to impose sanctions against this practice. The Foreign Ministry has pledged to collaborate with Latvia and Lithuania to devise a coordinated regional or EU-wide strategy to prevent the transit of Russian grain.
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