Russian Jets Flout NATO Warnings Over Estonia, Challenging Western Resolve

In a stark reminder of Moscow’s relentless provocations on NATO’s eastern flank, Russian MiG-31 jets brazenly crossed into Estonian airspace near the small island of Vaindloo last Friday. Despite clear signals and warnings from Italian F-35 pilots dispatched under NATO’s Baltic Air Policing Mission, the Russian aircraft ignored all communication, lingering in sovereign airspace for over twelve minutes. This incident is more than just a territorial intrusion; it reflects an aggressive pattern of hybrid warfare by Russia designed to strain Western military resources and destabilize alliance cohesion. While Russia’s Defense Ministry denies any violation, multiple radars and visual confirmations from...