Russia expels Estonian Ambassador, lowers diplomatic representation between two countries

Russia announced on Monday that it had expelled the Estonian Ambassador, and subsequently lowered the diplomatic representation with Tallinn, in response to similar measures taken by the Estonian authorities, a statement from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
The statement added that the ministry summoned the Estonian Ambassador in Moscow, where he received a strong protest in connection with the actions of the Estonian authorities, giving him a deadline to leave Russia until Feb 7, 2023.
The statement pointed out that such a measure came in response to a new and unfriendly step taken by Estonia, through sharply reducing the size of the Russian Embassy crew in Tallinn.