Estonia is closing the road to Saatse. Russian soldiers are there. Saatse is part of Setomaa. There is Russian land there. You can drive through, but you cannot stop.
The Värska-Utilina road is the only road to Saatse. Other roads are bad. The government wants to build a new road. The money is available.
The new road cannot be built yet. The nature there is very important. The research will end in 2026. Then construction can begin.
The minister says the problem is significant. The government wants a quick solution. The law might be changed. Then the road can be completed faster.
Currently, the road will be completed in 2027. If the law changes, the road will be completed in 2026. The government will discuss this on Thursday.
The rules in Saatse are old. You can drive through, but you cannot stop. If your car breaks down, you must wait for help.
The Saatse problem has existed for a long time. There is no agreement with Russia.