Estonia proposes EU to impose full trade embargo on Russia

The Estonian government has approved proposals for the 12th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes suggestions for the imposition of a full trade embargo, according to the Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Margus Tsahkna.

He emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions against the Kremlin, given Russia's continued unlawful aggression against Ukraine and the global order based on international law, RBC-Ukraine reports.

Margus Tsahkna stated that in light of these three objectives, the Estonian government has endorsed Estonia's stance on the 12th EU sanctions package, and they will promptly seek support from EU member states and sympathetic partners.

Estonia believes that measures agreed upon with a broad consensus will also be effective.

The Foreign Minister stated that Estonia demands the EU sanctions package include a complete trade embargo against Russia, asserting that any trade with Russia is unwarranted.

Additionally, Estonia approved alternative proposals to strengthen sanctions, including banning the transit of sanctioned goods and significantly reducing revenues from the export of Russian energy carriers.