Estonia’s PM calls for new government talks as coalition collapses

Kaja Kallas said security concerns over Russia gave no opportunity to continue cooperation'

Estonia's prime minister, Kaja Kallas, has called for talks on a new government after her ruling coalition fell apart, urging unity because of security concerns over neighbouring Russia.

Kallas spoke to reporters after President Alar Karis accepted her request to dismiss seven Centre party ministers from the 15-strong cabinet, including the foreign minister, Eva-Maria Liimets.