Comments on: Russia stops oil exports to Estonia

By: Michael Averko

Michael Averko — Fri, 04 May 2007 11:33:55 +0000

Nazi behaving Estonians.

By: mina

mina — Fri, 04 May 2007 05:19:30 +0000

“Estonia itself was far from well behaved during World War II.”

Can you please explain that? First of all there was no “Estonia during WWII”. First it was occupied by Russians then Germans. When Germans left, the swastika was tored off and Estoninian flag put up. But after 3 days came liberatord and they replaced it with the red flag.

Now can you please explain me how badly estonia behaved? And what Estonia?

By: Andrew Waller

Andrew Waller — Fri, 04 May 2007 01:54:51 +0000

There was nothing noble about the way that statue was taken down and shipped away. The shame is with the Estonian government. Not respecting the desires of a large portion of the population can backfire. There was no need for the Estonian government to act in the manner it chose.

By: Claus

Claus — Thu, 03 May 2007 23:22:30 +0000

Kolya, that link doesn’t pick up the whole commentary.

Russia can’t be blamed for the Estonian government’s politically touching move.

Estonia itself was far from well behaved during World War II.

By: A Second Hand Conjecture » News Brief, Planet Unicorn Heyyy Edition

A Second Hand Conjecture » News Brief, Planet Unicorn Heyyy Edition — Thu, 03 May 2007 21:18:20 +0000

[...] addition, the rail line between Estonia and Russia, on which travels mucho oil shipments, has been mysteriously closed. European officials were naturally protesting in strong language, but if you think this will prompt [...]

By: Kolya

Kolya — Thu, 03 May 2007 18:42:26 +0000

A good Moscow Times editorial (in English):

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/stories/2007/05/02/005.html

By: Kolya

Kolya — Thu, 03 May 2007 17:42:04 +0000

Okay, my last comment since everyone’s positions seem so entrenched. One thing to remember is that the Estonians did not destroy the monument. The moved it and they actually did it quite well. In any event, I think it’s a bit too much to expect for Estonians to view the Red Army as a liberating force. I don’t agree with everything in Mina’s comment, but as Peteris said, she captures the essence of Estonia’s rightful grievance.

Russia simply has to accept that because of what happened in the past, many of Russia’s immediate neighbors will feel great distrust and dislike toward her for years to come. But given time things may change. It may take two or more generations, but it’s possible. Look at France and Germany.

To Michael Averko–there are several accounts in the media about what the Estonian diplomats endured in Moscow. For example, this is an excerpt from the International Herald Tribune:

“The persistent protest has disrupted
the embassy’s operation and prompted
Estonia to send spouses and children
of diplomats home. A flag was ripped
off the embassy grounds and Kaljurand
[the Ambassador] said stones were
thrown at the building. On Wednesday,
Kaljurand was mobbed by dozens of
activists from Nashi and other groups
who stormed into a building where she
was to give a news conference.”

By: Mr. Potato Head

Mr. Potato Head — Thu, 03 May 2007 17:06:10 +0000

Anyone else wonder if “Michael” is actually an Estonian agent provocateur, trying to make Russia look bad by writing wacked-out over-the-top anti-Estonian posts?

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 03 May 2007 17:00:51 +0000

To Mina and Peteris: Do you want to say that Simon Wiesenthal Center is telling lie that Estonian authorities protect Estonian Holocaust war criminals from trial? Don’t you want to write them your opinion? I promise to send you presents to jil next 5 years if you will have enough courage to do so.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 03 May 2007 16:33:32 +0000

Are you denying the facts provided by Simon Wiesenthal Center? Maybe you will call them to tell they are telling lie that Estonia clears Estonian Holocaust criminals today? If you will have enough courage to do this, please let me know – I will send you presents in jail.