The European Union has begun considering a new proposal to ban the entry of Russian soldiers who have fought in the war in Ukraine, fearing security risks. Earlier this month, Estonia imposed a permanent entry ban on 261 Russian soldiers who had taken part in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. "We need to protect European security, and we need to do it together," Tsahkna added. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement"It poses a clear security risk to Europe," Kallas said. Russian President Vladimir Putin said in December that about 700,000 Russian soldiers were fighting in Ukraine.