NATO to discuss Russian airspace violation on Tuesday, officials say


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  • Sunday, 21 Sep 2025

FILE PHOTO: A still photo published by Swedish armed forces that it says shows a Russian mig-31 fighter jet that took part in the violation of Estonian airspace. Swedens military says the image was taken over the Baltic sea after the Russian aircraft left Estonian airspace, still photo released on September 19, 2025. Swedish Armed forces/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -NATO's North Atlantic Council will meet on Tuesday to discuss Russia's violation of Estonian airspace, two officials familiar with the matter told Reuters on Sunday, specifying the date that so far has only been described as early next week.

Tallinn said three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace without permission on Friday and stayed for a total of 12 minutes before they were forced to withdraw.

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