NATO to hold Article 4 talks after Russian jets detected over Estonia
Sep 21, 2025
Brussels [Belgium], September 21: NATO countries plan to meet early next week to discuss the airspace violation by Russian fighter jets reported by Estonia, a spokesman for the alliance told dpa on Saturday.
Consultations will be held under Article 4 of the NATO treaty, he said, without providing an exact date for the talks.
NATO's Article 4 provides for talks among allies if a members feels that its "territorial integrity, political independence or security" is threatened.
Estonia requested the consultations after it detected three Russian MIG-31 fighter jets in its airspace without authorization early on Friday.
Source: Qatar Tribune
