# Russia denied that its aircraft were violating NATO airspace and warned that countries making such accusations risked “escalating tensions”. Three Russian fighter jets entered NATO member Estonia’s airspace on Friday, remaining there for 12 minutes before being escorted out by NATO aircraft. The MiG-31 jets, which were overflying the Gulf of Finland, had their transponders switched off and did not engage with Estonian air traffic control. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied Estonia’s version of events, saying the Russian military operates “strictly within the confines of international law, including those pertaining to flights”.
Russia denies violating NATO airspace, warns accusations may escalate tensions