The Estonian government has decided to tighten control over the movement of sanctioned goods at the border with Russia, reports ERR.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stated that despite existing restrictions, there are ongoing attempts to circumvent sanctions at the border. The government's press service notes that the new EU sanctions package has increased these risks.
Kallas emphasized that the government aims to ensure that goods crossing the border do not violate EU sanctions.
She noted that replacing selective checks with full inspections of goods and vehicles will help ensure that items capable of supporting Russia's military machine do not enter Estonia.
Kallas also added that Estonia will continue negotiations with Latvia, Finland, Lithuania, and Poland to establish uniform requirements and procedures at the border.
The government has tasked the Estonian Ministry of Finance, in cooperation with the Ministry of the Interior and other agencies, to develop a plan for implementing full customs control at the EU's external borders when leaving Estonia.
