“The Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Mikur said that the response of Estonia and NATO to Russian provocation on Friday has shown that the Alliance’s air defense was functioning effectively and that there is a willingness to use force as needed.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Err, “European Truth”
Details: According to Makur, the provocations of Russia against NATO countries are part of the strategy, the purpose of which is to make it clear to Western countries that their interest is in their own defense, not in the help of Ukraine.
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“And when we discuss whether we need to direct more fighters or air defense products here, this is exactly what Russia is seeking – so that we do not direct assistance to Ukraine, but do our affairs without focusing on Ukraine,” he said.
According to Estonian Minister, “Russia wants us to help Ukraine no longer, but to deal with their problems here.”
“Secondly, on Friday, we saw that NATO is acting very effectively and well, even if you really need to apply the extreme event, that is, the strength, then the willingness was for this. Third, we know that they are able to protect the air space of Estonia with our allies,”-said.
The Minister of Defense added that the various details and needs of Estonia are being considered in conjunction with the NATO Commissioner in Europe. Also, NATO allies are discussing what additional measures can be taken on the Eastern NATO flank.
Recall that on Friday, September 19, three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered the airspace of Estonia over the Finnish bay and remained there for 12 minutes. NATO reported that they had intercepted aircraft.