Estonian authorities have informed on Friday that they cannot accept any more Ukrainian refugees in the country and have requested the transfer of many of them to Finland to reduce migration pressure.
The Estonian Interior Minister, Lauri Laanemets, has indicated that «so far, help has been offered to all Ukrainian servicemen who need it as citizens arrive from the country,» which has been at war for almost a year.
«We have asked for help from the northern neighbors. Now many of the refugees will be able to apply for temporary protection once they arrive,» he said before stressing that it is «an opportunity» for Ukrainians, according to information from the daily ‘Ohtuleht’.
In this sense, he has clarified that those who wish to stay in Estonia because they have relatives in the territory «will be able to do so». «Finland’s help is indispensable so that Estonian refugees and residents do not suffer due to the quality of basic services, such as healthcare and education,» he said.
The Interior Ministry has noted that while 66,000 refugees have indicated their intention to stay in Estonia, more than 42,000 have applied for temporary protection.
Source: (EUROPA PRESS)
