Russian border guards have removed buoys marking the navigable channel from Estonian waters on the Narva River — Estonia is waiting for explanations on this matter.

Head of the Regional Border Guard Bureau Eerik Purgel explained that before Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, Estonia, and Russia had been installing fairway markers by mutual agreement every spring, but since 2023, Russia has not agreed to Estonia's proposals.

According to him, this year Russia has stated that it does not agree with the placement of around half of the 250 buoys. Last night, Russian border guards removed 24 buoys, some of which were among those with which Russia disagreed.

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stated that Tallinn will approach the case in a balanced manner and, if necessary, consult with its allies.