Nordic and Baltic ministers reject Russia and Belarus airspace claims
Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers have rejected Russia and Belarus's claims regarding airspace violations. They condemned Russia's threats and disinformation campaign, asserting that these actions are attempts to intimidate NATO allies. The ministers emphasized that such tactics will not succeed and must cease immediately.
- ▪Nordic and Baltic ministers issued a joint statement rejecting Russia's airspace claims.
- ▪They condemned Russia's threats against Latvia and other countries in the region.
- ▪The ministers stated that recent drone incidents are a direct result of Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Nordic and Baltic ministers reject Russia and Belarus airspace claimsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 22, 2026, 10:24 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 10:24 PMHELSINKI, May 22 - Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers in a joint statement on Friday said they firmly rejected what they called "Russia's blatant disinformation campaign and false allegations, supported by Belarus, regarding airspace violations in the Nordic and Baltic region".Russia's ambassador to the United Nations said on Tuesday Moscow had information that Ukraine planned to launch military drones from Latvia and other Baltic states, warning membership in NATO would not protect those countries from retaliation.In a statement published by the Estonian foreign ministry, the Nordic and Baltic foreign…
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