Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Estonia Expels Russian Diplomat, Citing Sanctions Violations
Estonia, a country in Europe, kicked out a Russian diplomat.
They said the diplomat broke the rules and did things against Estonia.
The diplomat has to leave the country.
Estonia also said that Russia has been trying to interfere in their country's business.
A person from Estonia was found guilty of crimes connected to the situation, but we don't know what those crimes were.
Russia is angry and said they will do something back.
This is happening because the relationship between Estonia and Russia has gotten worse since Russia started the war in Ukraine.
Estonia expelled a Russian diplomat due to sanctions violations and other crimes.
The diplomat, a first secretary from the Russian embassy in Tallinn, was declared persona non grata.
Estonia stated the Russian embassy interferes in its internal affairs.
A citizen of Estonia was convicted of related crimes, though details are undisclosed.
Russia condemned the expulsion as a hostile act and vowed retaliation.
- Who
- Estonia and a Russian diplomat.
- What
- Estonia expelled a Russian diplomat.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Estonia
- Why
- Due to sanctions violations and other crimes against the state.
Estonian Government
Russian Government
Interference and Sanctions
Estonian Government
Russia is interfering in Estonian affairs and violating sanctions.
Russian Government
Russia views the expulsion as a hostile act.
- Country Expelling Diplomat
- Estonia
- Diplomat's Role
- First Secretary of the Russian Embassy
- Reason for Expulsion
- Sanctions violations and other crimes
- Russian Response
- Condemnation and threat of retaliation
- Estonian Foreign Minister
- Margus Tsahkna