Estonia is prepared to prohibit the transit of Russian grain through its ports.

Estonia is ready to impose sanctions to prevent the transit of Russian grain through its ports. Tallinn is also working with Latvia and Lithuania on a joint decision to restrict such shipments. This was stated by Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. According to him, Russia is looking for alternative routes for grain exports due to problems with the Black Sea routes. Estonia does not want Russian cargoes to be reoriented to its ports. "Our message to shipping companies is clear: do not plan to transport Russian grain through Estonia," Tsahkna said. He added that if Estonia is pressured to open such a route, the country is ready to impose its own sanctions and prohibit transit. Tallinn also advocates for a joint decision at the EU level. Together with Latvia and Lithuania, Estonia is looking for an opportunity to implement regional or pan-European restrictions on the transit of Russian grain. This also involves preventing the sale of grain that Russia is taking from the ...