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"Russian aggression has revealed wounds in our society." Prime Minister Estonia promised to remove all Soviet monuments as soon as possible

Russian aggression in Ukraine has revealed wounds in our society, which is reminiscent of Soviet monuments, said Callas (photo: Kenzo Tribouillard/Reuters) Estonia will remove all Soviet monuments from the public space as soon as possible, said the Prime Minister of the country Kai Kai Kai Kai. About it reports the Estonian portal Err. "The main thing is decided - Soviet monuments need to be removed from the public space, and we will do it as soon as possible," she said.

Callas added that the specific dismantling time depends on the logistics and the plan of local authorities. She stressed that the more accurate schedule of monument transfer at the moment could not be made public. "It is clear that Russian aggression in Ukraine has revealed wounds in our society, which is reminiscent of Soviet monuments, so their removal from the public space is necessary to avoid additional tension," she stressed.