Nearly one year ago, Estonian police officer Eston Kohver was abducted by members of the Russian Security Services on Estonian territory while carrying out his official duties to prevent transnational crime. On August 19, following repeated extensions of his detention and despite numerous statements in the Permanent Council calling for his release, a Russian court ... Read More»

Nine months have passed since members of the Russian Security Services abducted Estonian police officer Eston Kohver from Estonian territory. His abduction and continued detention on baseless charges raise serious concerns regarding Russia’s compliance with its international legal obligations. We are particularly disturbed that neither the public nor even the Estonian consul have been allowed ... Read More»

The United States is deeply concerned by the continued detention of Estonian police officer Eston Kohver by Russian authorities. On September 5, 2014 – exactly six months ago – Mr. Kohver was seized on Estonian territory near the Estonian-Russian border while carrying out official duties to prevent transnational crime. The Russian Federation’s incursion onto Estonian ... Read More»