Estonia's Prime Minister: Russia Will Not Intimidate Me

Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas described the arrest warrant issued by Russia against her as "just an attempt to intimidate her," amid speculation that she may hold a senior position in the European Union. Kallas told Reuters in an interview at the Munich Security Conference, "This (decision) aims to intimidate and force me not to make decisions." She added, "But this is Russia's approach. There is nothing surprising, and we are not afraid." The inclusion of Baltic politicians on Russia's wanted list means they are only threatened with arrest if they enter Russia. Estonia, which was under Moscow's rule and is now a member of the European Union and NATO, supports Ukraine in its war with Russia. Kallas has been a staunch opponent of Russia since it invaded Ukrainian territory nearly two years ago. On February 13, the Russian police placed Kallas and several other Baltic politicians on their wanted list for allegedly destroying Soviet-era monuments.