Amid growing tensions between Vladimir Putin's government and several countries, Russia has issued a search and arrest warrant for Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas Eastern Europe. The arrest warrant was based on the alleged destruction or damage to monuments to Soviet soldiers in Estonia, the Russian news agency TASS reported, citing security sources.
This incident in particular focuses on the removal of one Soviet tank T-34 and other monuments in the city of Narva, an event that took place in August 2022.
Kallas was a strong voice against Russian aggression in Ukraine and was nicknamed the “Iron Lady” for her steadfast stance. Photo: AFP
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Who is Kaja Kallas, the Prime Minister of Estonia and Vladimir Putin's greatest enemy?
Kaja Kallasborn in 1977 in Soviet-occupied Estonia, belongs to one of the founding families of the Republic of Estonia and was confronted with the Soviet deportations of his relatives at a young age.
Kallas completed her law degree at the University of Tartu and not only followed in her father's professional footsteps, but also Siim Kallas, but also expanded his influence in the legal and business fields. Her career led her to become a partner at prestigious law firms and a member of the European Antitrust Alliance, setting a strong precedent for her future political activity.
Since her ascension to prime minister in 2021, Kallas has been a strong voice against Russian aggression Ukrainewhich earned him the nickname 'The Iron Lady' for his unwavering attitude. His leadership during these turbulent times was crucial as he emphasized the need for a Europe that is more secure and prepared for military challenges.
There is an arrest warrant against Kallas for allegedly destroying or damaging monuments to Soviet soldiers in Estonia. Photo: AFP
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Kaja Kallas, the “Iron Lady”
RussiaHe has also issued arrest warrants against other high-ranking officials and lawmakers Estonia, Latvia And Lithuania, in retaliation for what he sees as the desecration of his war memorials. Among those mentioned are Taimar PeterkopState Secretary of Estonia, and Simonas KairysMinister of Culture of Lithuania, along with a notable number of members of the Latvian Parliament.
Since the beginning of the war between Russia And UkraineThere was a notable destruction of monuments to the soldiers of the Red Army in other countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic, reflecting a growing trend towards rejection of Soviet symbols in Eastern Europe.
Russian law against it “Nazi rehabilitation” The desecration of war memorials serves as the basis for these actions and underscores Russia's intensifying efforts to combat what it sees as “falsification of history” and “rehabilitation of Nazism.”
Russia has also issued arrest warrants for other senior officials and lawmakers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Photo: AFP
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The answer from Kaja Kallas Despite all the intimidation tactics, the government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Europe's defenses and countering Russian propaganda.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of solidarity and support for Ukraine, noted her family's history of resistance to Soviet oppression and highlighted the continuation of Russia's fear tactics.