Overview

• Estonia reported that three Russian MiG-31 fighters entered its airspace for about 12 minutes last week.
• Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected the accusation and said the Estonian statement lacked evidence.
• Peskov described the claim as a provocative move that heightens a confrontational atmosphere.
• Russia’s Defense Ministry denied any violation and maintained that its pilots operate in line with international law.
• Some Western officials assessed the episode as an attempt to gauge NATO readiness and resolve.