Estonia May Close NATO Border After Russian Incursion

Estonia is considering closing its main border crossing with Russia. This comes after Russian border guards removed Estonian markers and entered Estonian territory. The incident occurred on the Narva River, which separates the two countries. Estonian officials say Russian guards took down floating buoys that marked the border. Video evidence appears to show the Russian personnel on the Estonian side. The buoys were placed by Estonia to prevent boats from accidentally crossing into Russian waters. Estonia's Prime Minister, Kaja Kallas, called the Russian action a "border violation." This border is also the eastern frontier of the NATO military alliance. Estonia is a NATO member. The potential closure of the crossing point at Narva is a significant escalation. Local authorities have already suspended boat traffic on the river due to safety concerns. A formal decision on closing the road border is expected soon.