Estonia bans transit of Russian, Belarusian grain, hitting Eesti Raudtee rail flows

PUBT · 2d ago
Estonia bans transit of Russian, Belarusian grain, hitting Eesti Raudtee rail flows
  • Estonia will ban transit of Russian and Belarusian cereals through its territory from Oct. 8, hitting rail freight flows.
  • The measure amends sanctions rules in force since 2022, extending restrictions beyond earlier limits focused on natural gas imports.
  • No transition period or exemptions; applies immediately to all entities operating in Estonia, including Estonia-registered firms abroad.
  • Estonian Railways will enforce the ban from the effective date, following notice to railway operators on its network on Oct. 7.


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