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Estonia introduces full customs controls at border with Russia, replacing random checks

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Full customs controls have been introduced at the Baltic country's border with Russia .

The measure was introduced with immediate effect at the road and rail border crossings in Narva , Koidula , and Luhamaa .

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said the move was aimed at preventing the transport and transit through Estonia of goods subjected to EU sanctions.

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70

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71

Neutral language

74

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formal

Language

English

Language complexity

48

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not offensive

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short-lived

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