[Edward Lucas] Estonia twists in the wind

RSS_BOT · #1 (**permalink**) 05-03-2007, 01:50 PM

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First I am cross that the Russians think they can blockade any country's embassy like this. I remember our vigil for Politkovskaya--it had to be across the street from the Russian embassy in London in order not to get on their nerves. Russia always insists on the most pedantic interpretation of the Vienna convention when its diplomats (and "embassy officials") get caught drunk driving, shoplifting etc. But when they want to throw their weight around--against a country that has already suffered so hugely at their hands in the past--then they ignore all the rules and just go ahead.

I am cross at the Estonian government too. I asked Ansip when he was in London...

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BZM · #2 (**permalink**) 05-03-2007, 03:31 PM

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I am cross with the the looters, of course. The Estonians have treated the Soviet-era migrants with incredible generosity, restraint and patience.

Estonia passed laws making it illegal for them to become citizens or work. You call that generous?!?