Estonia has joined fellow Baltic states Latvia and Lithuania in banning autos with Russian quantity plates from coming into their territory.

The transfer follows the European Union's up to date interpretation of sanctions in opposition to Moscow over its warfare on Ukraine, printed final Friday.

Latvia and Lithuania had already imposed the measure this week when Estonia confirmed on Wednesday it adopted "the additional interpretation of sanctions".

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"The goal of the sanctions against Russia is to force the aggressor country to retreat to its borders," Estonian Interior Minister Lauri Läänemets stated in a press release.

"We found in consultation with the Latvian and Lithuanian authorities that the restrictions are most effective when sanctions are imposed jointly."

Under the EU's choice, autos registered in Russia are now not allowed to enter the territory of the 27-member bloc, together with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

The Baltic states - that are all NATO members bordering Russia - have been among the many most vocal critics of Vladimir Putin.

Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy head of Russia's Security Council, on Tuesday denounced the European Commission's transfer as "racist".

He prompt Moscow may droop diplomatic ties with the EU and recall diplomats in retaliation.

Reacting to Estonia's choice on Wednesday, Andrei Klishas, head of the constitutional laws committee within the higher home of the Russian parliament, stated Russia ought to reply in variety.

"Only retaliatory restrictions mirroring that could lead to the lifting of such EU rules," he stated.

How would the ban work?

The ban applies whatever the cause for the journey, however won't have an effect on diplomatic autos.

Vehicles with Russian quantity plates are allowed to go away Estonia or cross the inner borders of the EU, the inside ministry stated, whereas the identical applies to Latvia and Lithuania.

"We cannot allow the citizens of an aggressor state to enjoy the benefits offered by freedom and democracy, while Russia is continuing its genocide in Ukraine," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated in a press release.

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Estonia's authorities is ready to debate on Thursday what to do with Russia-registered autos already within the nation.

The customs company of Lithuania has turned again 36 autos with Russian quantity plates from the border previously 48 hours, it stated.

Russian residents are capable of proceed transiting via Lithuania to and from Kaliningrad - a Russian exclave bordering the nation - by practice.

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