Estonia Requires Compensation From Donors to Russia's Military for Ukraine | AI News Digest
Sources within the industry report that Estonia's State Prosecutor's Office has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at individuals who provide financial backing to Russia's military efforts, requiring them to redirect their funds to support Ukrainian initiatives instead. This policy was first enforced against a cryptocurrency investor who made three minor contributions amounting to $59.50 to a Russian entity associated with military supplies. Following a 2022 amendment to Estonia's penal code that renders support for foreign aggression illegal, the prosecutor's office has chosen an alternative legal pathway. The investor has consented to donate $1,785 to a randomly selected Ukrainian charity and to fulfill 75 hours of community service. Should these conditions not be met, the case could be reopened, potentially leading to criminal charges.
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