‘People on edge’: Baltic states fear Russia-Ukraine war spillover
A spate of drone incursions fuels anxieties about a possible military conflict with Russia.
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Is Russia testing NATO with aerial incursions in Europe?
Poland, Ukraine and NATO claim recent Russian drone incursions into their airspace were deliberate.
From: NewsFeed
Estonia calls Russian jets violating its airspace a ‘hostile act’
Estonian President Alar Karis says Russian planes entering his country’s airspace is a sign of Russian aggression.
Published On 24 Sep 2025
NATO warns Russia of airspace violations, will defend self, deter threats
Multiple airspace violations are called dangerous by NATO with promise to defend member states.
Drone sightings disrupt flights at Copenhagen, Oslo airports
The drone sightings near Danish and Norwegian airports come amid heightened concerns over Russia violating EU airspace.
Russia accuses Estonia of airspace incursion falsity to stoke tensions
On Friday, Estonia reported that three Russian MiG-31 fighters had entered its airspace for 12 minutes.
Germany scrambles jets after Russia military aircraft flies over Baltic Sea
German Air Force says its ‘quick reaction alert force’ was ordered by NATO to investigate plane in neutral airspace.
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Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump on sidelines of UN as Russia steps up attacks
Kyiv in sanctions push as NATO states on Europe’s eastern flank take preventive action after Moscow’s air incursions.
From: NewsFeed
Russia becoming ‘more dangerous’, EU foreign affairs head warns
Russia is becoming “increasingly more dangerous” the EU’s Kaja Kallas warned as Russian jets violated Estonian airspace.
Published On 19 Sep 2025
Estonia, NATO slam ‘brazen’ Russian air incursion, Moscow denies claim
Estonia says three MiG-31 fighter jets entered its airspace without permission and stayed for a total of 12 minutes.
Zelenskyy on security guarantees shuttle as fighting rages in Ukraine war
UK’s Starmer and France’s Macron will co-host a virtual meeting for the ‘coalition of the willing’ on Thursday
