In the ongoing absence of a new ambassador, U.S. Embassy Charge d'Affaires Brian Roraff remains the ranking U.S. diplomat currently serving in Estonia. Tallinn is not his first assignment in the region, however, and as he said in a longer recent interview with ERR News, he knew the focus of the U.S.-Estonian relationship would be security and NATO cooperation.
Next Monday, May 9, Estonian police will be restricting traffic on Filtri tee between Tallinn Bus Station and Veskiposti tänav, allowing only public transport and local residents to access the road.
Police in Estonia consider provocations likely over the next couple of weeks, as this week marks the 15th anniversary of the Bronze Night, also known as the April Unrest, in Estonia and events are held in connection with Russia's Victory Day on May 9.