Estonia Proposes Complete Ban on Trade with Russia to EU
The Estonian government has voiced its support for a proposal within the European Union's twelfth package of sanctions, suggesting a full trade embargo with Russia. Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna stated that Tallinn is urging the European Union to impose a comprehensive trade embargo against Russia, along with blocking the transit of goods that are already under EU sanctions.
Today @EstonianGovt supported #Estonia’s proposals to the #EU 1⃣2⃣th sanctions package with the focus on full #EU🇪🇺 trade-embargo against Russia.
— Margus Tsahkna (@Tsahkna) September 28, 2023
The proposal also includes blocking the transit of goods that are already sanctioned.
Business with Russia fuels its war machine.
According to reports, EU member states may initiate discussions on a new, twelfth round of sanctions against Russia in October.