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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Finland's Foreign Ministry summons Russian ambassador in response to Russian aircraft's violation of Finnish airspace
Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the ambassador of the Russian Federation, demanding an explanation for the violation of Finnish airspace by Russian military aircraft on 23 May. Source: Finnish public service media company Yle, as reported by European Pravda Details: Two Russian military aircraft are suspected of entering Finnish airspace near the town of Porvoo. Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen stated at the time that the suspected violation of territorial integrity was being taken seriously. A formal request demanding an explanation will be sent to Russia. The Gulf of Finland Coast Guard has launched a preliminary investigation into the incident. Häkkänen also said that Russian activity in the Baltic Sea has clearly increased, raising tensions in the region. Background: Last week, Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Su-24 bomber in international airspace over the Baltic Sea. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Newsweek
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
NATO Scrambles Jets Over 'Dangerous' Russian Bomber Maneuvers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Two NATO members have accused Russia of provocation along the alliance's eastern flank. Poland said on Thursday that its fighter jets had intercepted a Russian Su-24 bomber that performed "dangerous" maneuvers in international airspace over the Baltic Sea. The next day, Finland said it was investigating whether Russian aircraft had breached the NATO member's airspace. Newsweek has contacted the Russian defense ministry for comment. Polish Air Force F-16 fighters take part in a NATO exercise on July 4, 2023. Polish Air Force F-16 fighters take part in a NATO exercise on July 4, It Matters Alliance members bordering the Baltic, which has been dubbed a "NATO Lake," have accused Moscow of high-risk behavior around its airspace. The latest accusations raise fears of miscalculation and test the alliance's Article 5 mutual defense clause. What To Know Polish defense minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said Thursday Warsaw's fighter jets intercepted a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 bomber in international airspace over the Baltic Sea. He called the Russian actions "dangerous and intentional" and said that Polish pilots detected, intercepted, and forced the bomber to withdraw from the area. The encounter took place between Poland and Lithuania near Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave from where Moscow's military aircraft frequently fly. Russian pilots often disable their transponders, do not file flight plans, and do not notify regional air traffic control, which NATO officials have described as high-risk behavior. On Friday, Finnish defense minister Antti Häkkänen said that two Russian military aircraft are suspected of violating Finnish airspace off the coast of Porvoo. Häkkänen said the Finnish Border Guard is investigating the incident and without providing any more details, added, "we take the suspected territorial violation seriously." Finland shares an 800-mile border with Russia and joined NATO in 2023 following Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The alliance has raised the alarm over an increasing number of incidents inside or near its airspace. Estonia said that a Russian military jet violated its airspace on May 13 after the Estonian Navy tried to stop the tanker Jaguar, believed to be in Moscow's shadow fleet that circumvents oil sanctions. What People Are Saying Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen: "We take the suspected territorial violation seriously and an investigation is underway." Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz: "Maneuvers performed by the Russian Su-24…were dangerous and intentional." What Happens Next Adding to NATO concerns is the latest warning of a Russian military buildup next to the border of Finland. Finnish defense forces' head of strategy Major General Sami Nurmi said Thursday that Russia's military had started "moderate preparations" on infrastructure close to the Finnish border. Finnish military analyst Emil Kastehelmi told Newsweek this month that Helsinki is investing significantly more in defense to deal with the potential threat. "Continuous development and preparation work is underway, which boosts the deterrence of Finland and the whole northeastern flank of NATO," he added.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russian jets violate Finnish airspace, defense ministry says
Two Russian military aircraft are suspected of violating Finland's airspace, the country's defense ministry reported on May 23. "We take the suspected territorial violation seriously and an investigation is underway," Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said in a statement. The Finnish border guard is investigating and will share more information as the probe continues, according to the Finnish Defense Ministry. Russia regularly stages provocations on NATO's eastern flank, which includes Poland, Finland, and the Baltic countries. On May 22, Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Su-24 bomber in international airspace over the Baltic Sea. Russian aircraft frequently fly from its exclave, Kaliningrad. The jets often disable their transponders, fail to file flight plans, and do not establish contact with regional air traffic control—a pattern NATO officials describe as high-risk behavior. Finland expects an increased Russian military buildup on its border once the war against Ukraine is over, Major General Sami Nurmi, the head of strategy of the Finnish defense forces, said. The Russian military has begun "moderate preparations when it comes to building infrastructure" close to the Finnish border, Nurmi added. "We have excellent capabilities to observe Russian operations. As a member of the alliance, Finland holds a strong security position," Hakkanen said in a separate statement on May 22. Finland joined NATO in 2023 following the onset of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine in February 2022 and shares a 1,300-kilometer (800-mile) border with Russia. NATO officials have increasingly warned that Russia could attack the alliance's eastern flank in the coming years amid Russia's war against Ukraine. Read also: Ukraine must look beyond the EU for its agricultural future We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Metro
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Metro
Russian bomber caught performing 'dangerous maneuvers' near Nato territory
Nato was forced to deploy forces to intercept a Russian Su-34 bomber performing 'dangerous maneuvers' over the Baltic Sea. Poland's defence minister Wladysław Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed that a pair of fighter jets were scrambled after the joint operational command for Alliance forces in Europe issued the order late last night. He told reporters: 'The Russian Federation's Su-24 aircraft was performing dangerous manoueuvres.' He said such manoueuvres 'show what the intentions of this action are, that this is not an accidental action, but an intentional action'. The minister added that 'such incidents have already taken place in recent weeks'. The Russian Su-34 plane – which is capable of carrying guided bombs and precision missiles – was intercepted and 'successfully deterred' while in international waters. The incident took place near the heavily militarized Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave wedged between Poland and Lithuania. Russian fighter jets often fly without transponders switched on, without submitting flight plans and without contacting air traffic control. This is the latest in a series of Russian provocations near Nato airspace. Earlier this week, Poland said a sanctioned Russian ship was performing 'suspicious maneuvers' in the Baltic Sea near the power cable connecting Poland and Sweden. 'A Russian ship from the 'shadow fleet' covered by sanctions performed suspicious maneuvers near the power cable connecting Poland with Sweden,' prime minister Donald Tusk wrote on X. 'After the effective intervention of our military, the ship sailed to one of the Russian ports.' 'Shadow fleet' refers to vessels used by Russia to ship oil, arms and grains in violation of international sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion. More Trending Speaking later to reporters, Kosiniak-Kamysz said a patrol flight scared the ship off and said the Polish Navy's ORP Heweliusz was sailing to the scene. The minister said: 'This shows how dangerous the times we live in are, how serious the situation in the Baltic Sea is. 'Since Sweden and Finland joined Nato, the Baltic Sea has become a key marine area, where the largest number of incidents occur, the most common incidents related to cable breaks… and sabotage.' He vowed a 'firm response' from Poland to any attack on Baltic Sea infrastructure. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Mystery of how top sports professor was found dead inside Russia's most famous statue MORE: Ukrainian ex-Putin ally Andriy Portnov shot dead outside the American School in Madrid MORE: Putin shows no sign of agreeing to ceasefire with rare visit to the frontline
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Polish jets intercept Russian bomber over Baltic Sea after 'dangerous' maneuvers
Polish fighter jets intercepted a Russian Su-24 bomber in international airspace over the Baltic Sea on May 22, Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said during a press conference on May 23, according to the Polish news outlet RMF24. The incident marks the latest in a series of Russian provocations near NATO territory. According to Kosiniak-Kamysz, the Russian aircraft posed a threat to regional airspace safety. "These maneuvers performed by the Russian Su-24 show that the actions were dangerous and intentional," the minister said. He added that Polish pilots quickly detected, intercepted, and forced the bomber to withdraw from the area. The encounter took place near the heavily militarized Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave wedged between Poland and Lithuania. Russian aircraft often fly from Kaliningrad without using transponders, failing to file flight plans, and not establishing contact with regional air traffic control — a pattern that NATO officials have long described as high-risk behavior. "We are resistant to provocations, but we react appropriately, individually and collectively," Kosiniak-Kamysz said, referring to NATO's air policing measures. Join our community Support independent journalism in Ukraine. Join us in this fight. Support Us The intercepted aircraft, a Soviet-designed Su-24 bomber, is capable of carrying guided bombs and precision missiles and was developed for low-level penetration missions. Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Poland has scrambled fighter jets multiple times in response to missile and drone attacks near its border. On several occasions, Russian projectiles have briefly entered Polish airspace, prompting strong protests from Warsaw and increased NATO monitoring in the region. On Feb. 11, a Russian Su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft flew into Polish airspace over the Gdansk Bay for over a minute. Moscow blamed a navigational failure, though Polish officials have dismissed similar explanations in the past as implausible. Poland, which shares a border with Ukraine and hosts significant NATO infrastructure, has warned that Russian aerial provocations could trigger escalation if not contained. Read also: Ukraine confirms strike on Russian factory making parts for Iskander ballistic missiles, glide bombs We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
