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In the latest fallout over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leaders in Finland and Estonia are calling for a ban on all Russian visitors to Europe, a call senior officials in Moscow are likening to policies enacted by the Nazis.

The Federation of Estonian Student Unions (EÜL) has called on the government to amend restrictions, which were placed on Russian and Belarusian students in late July, in order to enable those already studying in Estonia to complete their current study programs in the country. The office of the Chancellor of Justice drew the Ministry of the Interior's attention to the unclear wording of the regulation and also requested clarity regarding its implementation.

In the latest fallout over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, leaders in Finland and Estonia are calling for a ban on all Russian visitors to Europe, a call senior officials in Moscow are likening to policies enacted by the Nazis.

A student union wants the government to grant an exemption for Russian students already studying at Estonian universities after new rules were introduced which will no longer grant resident permits and visas for study.

On August 20, Estonia will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the restoration of independence. Events will take place across the country and Friday is marked as a public holiday. You can see a list of the official events in Tallinn below.