Jump to content

Russia orders Estonian ambassador to leave country


Recommended Posts

Posted

35,918 Estonia Flag Images, Stock Photos & Vectors ...

The Estonian ambassador in Russia has been ordered to leave the country by 7 February after the Kremlin accused the country of "Russophobia".

In a statement, the Russian foreign ministry said Estonia had "purposefully destroyed" relations with Moscow.

Margus Laidre is the first ambassador Russia has expelled since invading Ukraine last year.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-64372508

BBC.jpg

 

  • Haha 1
Posted
15 hours ago, Scott said:

the Kremlin accused the country of "Russophobia"

They are not "Russophobe", they are "Putinophobe", and yes, there is a difference. Here is to hoping that Putin will face that difference during his lifetime. 

  • Like 1
  • Thumbs Up 1
Posted
43 minutes ago, bangon04 said:

Estonia is culturally / historically quite pro-Russian, but I bet they are now thinking about building a big fence.......

Seriously? Estonia is culturally/historically pro-Russian?

  • Like 2
Posted
8 hours ago, bangon04 said:

Estonia is culturally / historically quite pro-Russian, but I bet they are now thinking about building a big fence.......

No, Estonians are not at all pro-Russian, quite the opposite in fact, and culturally we are totally different (I’m an Estonian). However, 25 percent of Estonia’s population is Russian speaking, and there is much disagreement among that segment. And while many Russian speakers may have sympathy for their country of heritage, they’re not rushing to move there -- who in their right mind would want to live in Russia when they can live in the EU? It’s a complicated situation.

  • Like 2
Posted
7 hours ago, placeholder said:

Seriously? Estonia is culturally/historically pro-Russian?

No, the person who posted that is mistaken. In 1941 for instance when the Nazis invaded the Baltics, Estonians invited them as liberators because they were chasing the Russians out. Etc.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.



×
×
  • Create New...