Putin Calls Estonian Statements on Readiness to Fight Russia 'Clownery'
The Russian president dismissed the remarks, noting that Estonia's total population is about 1.3 million.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed statements from Estonian officials about readiness to fight Russia, describing them as "clownery," according to TASS.
Putin pointed to the small size of Estonia, noting that the country's total population is about 1.3 million, in apparent contrast to the scale of Russia's own population and military resources.
The remarks reflect continued tension between Russia and the Baltic states, which have been vocal critics of Moscow's actions since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and have taken steps to bolster their own defenses amid concerns about Russian intentions in the region.
Estonian officials have periodically made statements regarding the country's defense posture and preparedness in the context of heightened tensions with Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
There was no immediate response from Estonian authorities to Putin's characterization of their statements.
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