Tensions flared at the United Nations Security Council on Monday after Estonia accused Russia of violating its airspace with three MiG-31 fighter jets.
The jets, armed with missiles, reportedly crossed into Estonian territory over the Gulf of Finland for 12 minutes before being intercepted by NATO aircraft, according to radar evidence presented by Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.
European allies issued stark warnings. Britain’s Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said NATO would confront any unauthorized Russian planes in its skies. U.S. Ambassador Michael Waltz, in his first appearance at the UN, pledged America would defend “every inch of NATO territory.”
Deputy Prime Minister @sikorskiradek’s full speech at the emergency meeting of the UN Security Council regarding Russia’s violation of Estonian airspace ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/gx6UYk0OGj
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇵🇱 (@PolandMFA) September 22, 2025
Poland’s Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski warned Moscow not to expect sympathy if its aircraft are shot down.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper sent a stark warning directly to Putin when addressing the incursion into NATO airspace, stating: "To President Putin, I say your reckless actions risk a direct armed confrontation between NATO and Russia."
— Sky News (@SkyNews) September 22, 2025
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NATO condemned Moscow’s actions as “dangerous” and “irresponsible.” Estonia has requested Article 4 consultations, marking the second such move by a NATO member in recent days. Russia denies the incursion.
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