Moscow accuses NATO of “aggressive actions” in the Baltic after Estonia’s attempt to seize a tanker

Russia today accused NATO of being ‘aggressive’ in the Baltic Sea, actions that prevent the freedom of navigation according to Moscow, after Estonia attempted to capture a tanker. Last Thursday, Tallinn said that Moscow had briefly sent a fighter aircraft to NATO’s airspace over the Baltic Sea during an attempt to halt a tanker for which they were suspected of being part of a “shadow fleet” that was in the fleet. The Estonian Navy said the ship refused to cooperate when it was asked to stop and then led to Russian territorial waters. Russia argues that all its ships can freely cross the Baltic and that any attempt to intercept is dangerous. Asked today on the issue at a press conference, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Maria Zaharova said Moscow said that Moscow […]
Source: News Beast

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