Kristiina Tõnnisson, director of the Johan Skytte Institute for Political Studies, announced that the National Directorate of Defense Police has opened an investigation into Viacheslav Morozov, professor of international political theory, and that he is suspected of activities against the Republic of Estonia.
“I am writing primarily to those who have come into contact with Viacheslav Morozov, professor of international political theory at the University of Tartu. I would like to inform you that the Defense Police Directorate has informed the university that it has opened an investigation against him and that it is suspected of activities against the Republic of Estonia.His employment relationship with the University of Tartu has ended, Tõnnisson announced in an email sent to former students of the Johan Skytte Institute.
“Understandably, this comes as a shock to all of us. Our trust has been seriously abused. We confirm that we have no reason to make claims regarding Viacheslav Morozov’s previous works, but in light of new knowledge, it is still important to critically review his activities precedents,” added Tõnnisson.
Access to information about Viacheslav Morozov from UT websites is limited.
From the ETIS we read that until 2010 he was associated with St. Petersburg State University. Since 2010 he has been associated with the University of Tartu.
In 2016-2023 he was professor of European Union-Russia Studies. From 1 September 2023 to 11 January 2024 professor of International Political Theory.
The news is being updated.
2024-01-16 08:24:00
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