Estonia has accused Russia of dispatching a military jet in response to efforts to intercept a vessel suspected of violating international sanctions. The incident, reported by Reuters, highlights escalating tensions in the Baltic region amid ongoing disputes over enforcement of sanctions related to the conflict in Ukraine. This development underscores the challenges faced by neighboring countries in curbing sanction evasion and the risks of military confrontations in contested maritime areas.
Estonia Accuses Russia of Deploying Jet to Intervene in Sanction Enforcement
Estonian officials have raised serious concerns after a Russian military jet reportedly shadowed a Latvian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to dock in Estonia to enforce Western sanctions. This incident marks an aggressive posture by Moscow in response to increased efforts by Baltic states to halt vessels suspected of violating EU-imposed restrictions on Russian trade. According to sources, the aircraft’s presence…
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Author : EURO-NEWS
Publish date : 2025-08-08 19:55:00
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