The PM of Estonia is sought by Russia for demolishing Soviet monuments

According to a database maintained by the Russian interior ministry, members of the former Latvian parliament, Lithuania’s minister of culture, and Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas have all been placed on a wanted list by Russian authorities. According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, Kallas was sought after for “desecration of historical memory”.

According to the Russian state outlet TASS, the Baltic officials were charged with “destroying monuments to Soviet soldiers,” a crime that carries a five-year jail sentence.Kallas said on social networking site X, “The Kremlin now hopes this move will help to silence me and others – but it won’t.” “I will keep giving Ukraine my wholehearted support. “I will persist in advocating for bolstering Europe’s defense,” she said. Reuters