“The relocation of the soviet war memorial has caused a crisis between Estonia and Russia which has led to attacks on the Estonian Embassy and diplomats in Moscow. Such attacks are absolutely unjustifiable. Estonia should be able to choose the best place for its monuments without suffering interference from Russia.”

“European states should unite in finding a common answer to this crisis and call on Russia to ensure good neighbour relations can develop with the Baltic States. European solidarity is at stake. I call on parties involved to respect the law and to return to dialogue,” commented European Liberal Democrat and Reform (ELDR) Party President Annemie Neyts. 

The European Liberal Democrats are concerned about the deterioration of the relations between the Russian Federation and some EU member states, the erosion of democracy and the development of nationalist trends in Russia. ELDR will organise a conference to look at EU-Russia relationship in the autumn 2007.