In addition to drawing attention to threats from the Russian Federation, Estonia must also advocate other international issues, including those which it, Russia, can take a more positive role in and would add value to the West s relations with Estonia s eastern neighbor, Deputy Chair of the Riigikogu s Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson (Reform) told Vikerraadio show Välistund Monday.
Reiterating earlier foreign ministry declarations on the matter, Mihkelson, and fellow guest and outgoing foreign minister Urmas Reinsalu (Isamaa) said that additional sanctions should be imposed on Russia following Sunday s arrest of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, immediately after touching down in Moscow from a flight from Germany.