Finland recently reported a suspected violation of its airspace by a Russian state aircraft. The incident, which occurred over the Gulf of Finland for a few minutes on Friday afternoon, is under investigation by the Finnish Border Guard. This isn’t the first time this has happened.
Previous incursions by Russian military aircraft into Finnish airspace were reported in June of this year and August 2022. These repeated actions raise serious concerns about Russia’s disregard for Finnish sovereignty, a concern amplified by a similar incident involving a Russian vessel entering Finnish territorial waters last year.
The timing of this latest incident is noteworthy, occurring just a day after the Finnish government proposed legislation to prevent Russians from acquiring real estate in the country.… Continue reading
The recent incident involving NATO jets being scrambled after Russian Su-30s were detected near Latvian airspace is not something new. This sort of behavior from Russia, testing response times and pushing boundaries, has been a recurring theme for decades. The chest-thumping, saber-rattling tactics seem to be ingrained in Russian military strategy, showcasing a disregard for international norms and a desire to provoke and intimidate neighboring countries.
Living in close proximity to Russia, whether in Norway, Finland, or even Latvia, means being accustomed to these antics. The routine of Russian jets flying dangerously close to borders, only to retreat at the last moment, has become an annoying yet expected occurrence.… Continue reading
The recent news of a missile entering Poland’s airspace during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has sparked outrage and demands for explanation from the Russian government. As tensions continue to escalate in the region, it is alarming to see such brazen disregard for international borders and sovereignty. Poland, rightfully so, is questioning Russia’s actions and seeking accountability for this violation.
The explanation offered by Russia, nonchalant and dismissive, only adds insult to injury. The lack of respect for Polish sovereignty is worrying and sets a dangerous precedent for future interactions. The fact that the missile could have been shot down if detected heading towards a target in Poland raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of defense mechanisms in place.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood 
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