Global tensions spiked yesterday after Estonia accused Russia of brazenly violating NATO airspace, in what officials across Europe fear could mark the most serious escalation yet in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
According to Estonia’s Foreign Ministry, three Russian MIG-31 fighter jets entered the small Baltic nation’s airspace without authorization, remaining for nearly 12 minutes before turning back. The incursion,
described as “unprecedentedly brazen,” has pushed Estonia to invoke NATO Article 4 consultations, a rarely used step that signals an ally feels its sovereignty and security are directly threatened.
The move also prompted a stern response from U.S. President Donald Trump, who issued what many described as a chilling warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin: “It could be big trouble.” Read more below
