Breaking news: A flash decision came from Russia. The Russian Foreign Ministry asked the Estonian Ambassador to Moscow to leave the country. The ministers of Estonia, along with Lithuania and Latvia, called on Germany on social media and demanded that Leopard tanks be sent to Ukraine. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced that Estonia will supply the Ukrainian army with Howitzers and send all suitable weapons to Kiev. Here are the details of the breaking news…
THEY HAVE GIVEN THE DATE: UNTIL FEBRUARY 7, 2023…
In a written statement from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was reminded that Estonia decided to reduce the number of employees at the Russian Embassy in Tallinn. In the statement, which stated that this decision was an “unfriendly” step, it was noted that Estonia’s Ambassador to Moscow, Laidre, was summoned to the Ministry.
The statement included the following statements:
“The Russian side, in response, decided to reduce the diplomatic representation in both countries to the level of charge d’affaires. The Ambassador was given a protest note due to the actions of the Estonian government. The Estonian Ambassador to Moscow has to leave the Russian Federation by 7 February 2023. Russia “All responsibility for the development of such a situation in the relations between Estonia and Estonia rests with the Estonian side. We will continue to react to the hostile steps of the Estonian administration in the future.”
On January 11, the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs requested Russia to reduce the number of diplomatic personnel in the country to 8 by 1 February.
‘EQUALITY’ REACTION FROM ESTONIA TO RUSSIA’S AMBASSADOR DECISION
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Russian Ambassador in the country will leave Tallinn. In the statement made on the Ministry’s Twitter account, it was reminded that the Russian Foreign Ministry requested the Estonian Ambassador to Moscow to leave the country.
In the statement, “We adhere to the principle of equality in relations with Russia. This means that the Russian Ambassador will leave our country at the same time as the Estonian Ambassador to Russia.” expression was used.
Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu also said on Twitter, “Russia’s steps will not stop us from supporting Ukraine, which has been fighting for its sovereignty and security for all of us for nearly a year.” made its assessment.
CONSIDERABLE MOVEMENTS
When German Foreign Minister Baerbock asked the reporter of the French LCI television what would happen if Poland delivered Leopard tanks to Ukraine, “This question is not asked at the moment, but if it was, we would not have prevented it.” he said.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki also shared on Twitter, “We will not stand by the situation in Ukraine. If we cannot reach an agreement with Germany on the leopards, we will form a smaller coalition of countries ready to donate some of their modern tanks to the warring Ukraine.” had used the phrase.
This statement of Foreign Minister Baerbock was interpreted by the German press as “Greening the green light for the Leopard tanks to be given to Ukraine”.
The foreign ministers of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia also called on Germany to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
Ministers of the three countries wrote on their Twitter accounts, “We urge Germany to supply Ukraine with Leopard tanks. This is necessary to stop Russian aggression, help Ukraine and quickly restore peace in Europe. Germany as the leading power in Europe.” has a special responsibility in this regard. had shared.
“WE GIVE IT ALL TO UKRAINE”
Estonia’s Ambassador to Ukraine Kaimo Kuusk said, “We are giving all of our 155 mm Howitzers to Ukraine. We want to set an example so that other countries do not find excuses for not providing Ukraine with the weapons it needs to win the war.” he said.