US EditionUnited States Vows to Defend NATO Allies After Russian Airspace Violations
- U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz stated that the U.S. and its allies will defend "every inch" of NATO territory after Russian jets violated Estonian airspace.
- Three Russian MiG-31 jets entered Estonian airspace for 12 minutes, armed and close to the Parliament building, raising concerns about Moscow testing NATO's resolve.
- Estonia's Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated that these actions breach international law and escalate regional tensions.
- Russia denied the violations, labeling the accusations as "groundless" and criticizing Europe's views as anti-Russian hysteria.
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NATO Allies, Russia Trade Barbs Over Airspace Violations
At a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Sept. 22, Britain and the United States accused Russia of repeatedly breaching NATO airspace—an allegation Moscow denies. Addressing the council, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said Russia had taken “reckless actions,” risking “armed confrontation between NATO and Russia.” The meeting was held to discuss claims by NATO member Estonia that Russian military aircraft encroached on its airsp…
"Russia is fully responsible for these actions, which constitute an escalation, risk leading to erroneous assessments and endangering human lives: they must cease." (ANSA)
Tusk: "We will defeat those who violate our skies." The US ambassador Waltz: "With the allies we will defend every inch of territory Nato"
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