NATO responds after Russian military jets 'violate' Estonian airspace
11 hours ago
- #airspace violation
- #NATO
- #Russia
- Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace for 12 minutes without permission.
- NATO responded immediately by intercepting the Russian aircraft.
- Estonia reported this as the fourth Russian airspace violation this year.
- Romania and Poland also reported recent Russian airspace incursions.
- The UK and EU condemned the actions and pledged support for Estonia.
- EU leaders called for new sanctions, including a ban on Russian LNG.
- Russia's Baltic Fleet routinely operates in the Baltic Sea region.
- MI6 chief stated there is no evidence Putin seeks peace in Ukraine.