The Estonian Ministry of the Interior has proposed extending the…

The Estonian Ministry of the Interior has proposed extending the reduced 12-hour operating regime for border checkpoints on the border with Russia.

Consensus

The Estonian Ministry of Internal Affairs has decided to extend the 12-hour daily operation of border checkpoints with Russia on a permanent basis.
Border crossings will operate from 7:00 to 19:00 local time, which is the same as Moscow time.
The temporary 12-hour schedule was initially introduced for a three-month period to assess conditions at the eastern border.
The decision follows no improvement in the situation and no foreseeable changes in the near future.
The current measures are considered sufficient for maintaining security without requiring full closure of the border.
The affected checkpoints include Koidula, Luhamaa, and Narva-1.
There has been a significant decrease in cross-border traffic: 13% reduction in passenger numbers and 20% reduction in vehicles compared to previous years.

The Estonian authorities stated that returning to round-the-clock operation is possible only after the end of military actions in Ukraine. — fontanka
Estonian officials acknowledged that Russia has no plans to attack Baltic states. — vesti
The 12-hour schedule was introduced until the end of August, and now it is proposed to make it permanent. — gazeta_spb