US EditionKremlin says Estonia's readiness to host nuclear-capable NATO jets threatens Russia
- Russia has issued a threat to NATO after Estonia expressed readiness to host RAF warplanes capable of carrying nuclear bombs.
- Estonia's Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur stated that the country is prepared to host F-35A jets, which prompted a strong response from Russia.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov claimed that hosting these jets would present a 'direct danger' to Russia and noted it as part of Europe preparing for war.
- Pro-Kremlin military blogger Aleksei Zhivov warned that deploying F-35A jets could trigger war, blaming Estonia and NATO for inciting conflict.
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Estonia is planning the deployment of F-35A fighters. This decision provides for sharp criticism from Moscow. Tensions in the region are increasing.
Estonia wants to record nuclear-weapon-capable F-35 fighter jets from NATO allies. The Kremlin responds with clear words.
The Russian communiqué comes after the Estonian Minister of Defence has announced that the country is available to catch F-35, capable of transporting both conventional and nuclear weapons.
The Kremlin denounced on Friday, 27 June, that Estonia’s interest in hosting nuclear-capable North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) fighter aircraft constitutes a direct threat to Russia’s security. The warning was issued by the presidential spokesman, Dmitri Peskov, who also described the statements of the Baltic leaders as “absurd.”
Russia issues WW3 threat as Estonia makes promise over UK's nuke-capable jets - The Mirror
Vladimir Putin's top spokesman has reacted furiously after Estonia said it was open to hosting RAF warplanes with nuclear capability - while one Kremlin mouthpiece said the move would 'end badly'
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