In three regions of Estonia - Harju County, Laane-Viru County and Ida-Viru County - the police decided to ban the organization and holding of public meetings from May 5 to 9 if there is reason to believe that such events using the symbols of the aggressor country can provoke hostility, ERR reports..

The head of the Ida-Harjusk police department, Roger Kumma, said that the police registered the most cases of using the symbols of the aggressor state last year on May 9. Then such cases were recorded about 200 cases..

“The symbols worn by Russian soldiers who are now committing war crimes have no place in free Estonia, and this has been repeatedly confirmed by the courts in recent years,” Kumm said..

He also explained that this year it is forbidden to hold mass gatherings using appropriate symbols, because this can cause serious offense and conflict..

“It is forbidden to hold demonstrations, gather and make speeches promoting war, and support with symbols, words and actions the war crimes of the Putin regime in Ukraine,” Kumm explained..

He also noted that as of May 7, not a single such meeting had been registered..

For organizing such an event, a fine or up to a year in prison is provided.. It is indicated that the police will detain persons who agitate to take part in a prohibited assembly or otherwise assist in its conduct.

“Also, in order to immediately identify such cases and prevent manifestations of hostility, we monitor what is happening on the Internet and especially on social networks,” Kumm said..

[see_also ids\u003d"

Earlier it was reported that the Saeima of Latvia adopted a law banning any public events during May 9 and until 7 am the next day, not related to Europe Day, which will be celebrated on May 20. At this time, it will not be possible to use pyrotechnics and hold festive or entertainment events, processions, meetings and pickets in a public space in the open air.. If carrying out this requires permission from local authorities, then they do not have the right to issue it.