Prime Minister Kristen Michal said Estonia can close its border crossings immediately if a Russian general mobilization alters the current security threat assessment. Michal estimated that 30,000 to 40,000 Russian men are killed or wounded every month. Road checkpoints at Koidula, Luhamaa and Narva-1 currently operate on a limited schedule from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Estonia Warns of Immediate Border Closure After Russia Sets 5 km Curfew
Geopolitics30 days ago
Russia's Federal Security Service imposed nighttime movement restrictions along the Estonian border near Narva in the Slantsy and Kingisepp districts from September 16 to 26. The ban prohibits people and vehicles from areas within 5 km of the border outside towns and villages to prevent migration offenses during the three day State Duma elections. Estonia’s Police and Border Guard Board stated that the Russian border service failed to notify the country in advance of the measures.
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