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Estonia Bans 261 Russian Soldiers Amid Ukraine Conflict

1/12/2026

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Estonia banned entry to 261 Russian combatants involved in the war against Ukraine, according to Interior Minister Igor Taro.
Taro said those who committed atrocities for Vladimir Putin have no place in a democratic society and may pose risks due to military training and possible criminal backgrounds.
Joosep Kaasik said this is just the beginning, with plans for a Schengen-wide blacklist to bar former Russian soldiers from entering EU countries.

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Estonia banned entry to 261 Russian combatants involved in the war against Ukraine, according to Interior Minister Igor Taro.
Taro said those who committed atrocities for Vladimir Putin have no place in a democratic society and may pose risks due to military training and possible criminal backgrounds.
Joosep Kaasik said this is just the beginning, with plans for a Schengen-wide blacklist to bar former Russian soldiers from entering EU countries.