1. Russian military jets violated Estonia's airspace over the Gulf of Finland, remaining for 12 minutes. NATO allies responded and Italy intercepted the Russian fighters.
2. This is one of four such violations by Russia this year. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna warned that political and economic pressure should be applied in response.
3. In response to similar incidents, EU leaders have announced plans for new sanctions against Russia, including a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas by the end of 2026 and additional restrictions targeting 118 ships in Russia's "shadow fleet." These sanctions are currently awaiting approval from individual EU countries.
2. This is one of four such violations by Russia this year. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna warned that political and economic pressure should be applied in response.
3. In response to similar incidents, EU leaders have announced plans for new sanctions against Russia, including a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas by the end of 2026 and additional restrictions targeting 118 ships in Russia's "shadow fleet." These sanctions are currently awaiting approval from individual EU countries.
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Russian military jets breached Estonia's airspace in the Gulf of Finland for 12 minutes, with NATO allies responding and Italy intercepting. This is one of four such violations by Russia this year. The Estonian Foreign Minister has called for political and economic pressure against Russia. In