Russian Aggression Towards Estonia Raises International Concerns

Introduction

Estonia has once again raised concerns over Russian aggression after three fighter jets entered its airspace without permission. This brazen incursion has sparked a diplomatic incident, with the Foreign Ministry summoning a Russian diplomat to protest the violation. This is the fifth time this year that Russia has violated Estonian airspace, causing tensions to rise between the two countries.

Violation Details

The incident occurred on Friday and lasted for 12 minutes, according to the Estonian government. This is not the first time that Russia has violated Estonia's airspace, with similar incidents happening in April, May, and June. In response, Estonia has increased its air surveillance and has also established a hotline with Russia to prevent such incidents from occurring. However, these measures seem to have failed in deterring Russia's aggressive actions.

Implications

This latest incursion has raised concerns over Russia's intentions and actions towards Estonia. The Baltic country, which gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, has been a target of Russian aggression in recent years. In 2014, Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine, causing fear among Baltic states of a potential Russian invasion. This latest incident only adds to those fears and highlights the need for increased international pressure on Russia to respect the sovereignty of its neighbors.