The Russian destroyer violated the Estonian airspace by protecting the « Shadow Fleet » ship / day

At a meeting of NATO Foreign Ministers in Turkey, Antalya, Cahkna’s allies, emphasized that the incident was a real example of how serious Russia threatens the alliance as a whole.

« On the evening of May 12, Estonia exercised its right to check the Shadow Fleet ship crossing its exclusive economic zone, – Argent » Argent « https://www.dien.lv/ » Jaguar « without the flag and insurance for which Britain has imposed sanctions, » said Cahkna, adding that « Russia responded. Tankers with the destroyer that violated the Estonian airspace in this process.

He stressed that this means that it is crucial to strengthening the restraint and protection positions of the Allies.

« In June, the upcoming NATO Summit in the Hague must agree on the purpose of new and ambitious protection expenses, as only with higher investments in defense can the Allies fill in existing capacity shortcomings and discourage Russia, which threatens the entire Alliance, » Cahkna said, adding that Estonia will set an example and increase defense costs up to 5.4% from

On the platform « X », the Estonian Foreign Minister wrote that the incident with the Russian « shadow fleet » ship and the destroyer had also discussed with US Secretary of State Marko Rubio.

Although the Foreign Minister linked both incidents, the Estonian army was more cautious in his statements.

The Army’s press service stated that whether the Su-35 fightery entry into the Estonian airspace is related to the movement of the ship is to ask the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Estonia emphasized that its Naval Forces have the right to inspect the vessels and spend them if necessary.

For nearly a year, Estonia has been examining a suspicion of involvement in the Russian « Shadow Fleet » in the Gulf of Finland. Most of the Shadow Fleet vessels are in poor technical condition, without insurance and other documents. The « Shadow Fleet » carries Russian oil and is subject to Western sanctions.

Jaguar tanker is related to the Indian company Gatik Ship Management, one of the leading « shadow fleet » operators.

Jaguar was on its way to the Port of Primorsk in the Russian Leningrad region, and on Thursday morning it reached its destination.