Estonia Summons Russian Diplomat Over Border Incident on Narva River
Russian Charge d'Affaires in Estonia, Lenar Salimullin, was summoned to the Estonian Foreign Ministry on May 24 over an incident that occurred a day earlier on the Narva River, which divides the two nations. Estonian officials stated that the Russian border service unilaterally removed light buoys installed by Estonia to demarcate the border with Russia on the Narva River. Estonia's Foreign Ministry characterized the situation as a provocative border incident that aligns with a broader pattern of provocative behavior by Russia, especially on its borders with neighboring countries. The removal of the buoys has heightened tensions between the two countries, adding to existing concerns over border security and territorial integrity.
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