Estonia bans Russians who fought in Ukraine from entering country, interior ministry says
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Key Points:
- Estonia has banned 261 Russians who fought in Ukraine from entering the country, stating this action is "just the start" of broader measures targeting Russian veterans of the war.
- The Estonian interior ministry emphasized that those who committed atrocities in Ukraine have "no place in the free world," and Interior Minister Igor Taro highlighted the security threat posed by these individuals due to their combat experience and possible criminal backgrounds.
- Estonia has called for a Europe-wide visa ban on Russian veterans of the Ukraine conflict, gaining support from Baltic and Nordic countries, with Foreign Minister Markus Tsahkna urging other nations to follow suit.
- Ukrainian officials praised the ban as a necessary security measure and a clear message that impunity for war crimes will not be
