Russia has issued a declaration labeling Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as 'wanted,' without specifying any criminal charges, as reported by various media outlets on Tuesday.
According to these reports, the Russian interior ministry's register of wanted individuals lists Kallas as 'wanted under the Criminal Code,' but fails to disclose the nature of the charges against her.
Kallas has been at the helm of Estonia's leadership since 2021.
Furthermore, the interior ministry has also included Estonian state secretary Taimar Peterkop and Lithuanian culture minister Simonas Kairys on its wanted list. They are allegedly accused of 'destroying monuments to Soviet soldiers,' as per Russia's TASS news agency, citing a source.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Kaja Kallas has been placed on the wanted list due to her perceived hostile actions against Russia and the 'desecration of historical memory.'
Kallas has notably been a vocal supporter of Ukraine, actively advocating for increased military aid to Kyiv and stricter sanctions against Russia. Additionally, her advocacy for the removal of monuments honoring Soviet World War II soldiers has drawn ire from Russia.
Russia maintains strict laws against the 'rehabilitation of Nazis,' encompassing provisions that penalize the desecration of war memorials.
This development marks the first instance of Russia placing the name of a foreign leader on its wanted list.
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