US EditionKremlin says Estonia's readiness to host nuclear-capable NATO jets threatens Russia
ESTONIA, JUN 28 – Estonia's Defense Minister confirmed rotational deployments of nuclear-capable F-35 jets to strengthen NATO's eastern deterrence amid rising tensions with Russia, officials said.
- Estonia's Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur confirmed readiness to host RAF F-35A jets with nuclear capabilities, stating, "Of course, we are ready to host allies."
- Dmitry Peskov, Russia's spokesperson, warned that NATO's actions pose a direct danger to Russia, labeling Baltic leaders' comments as absurd.
- Pro-Kremlin military blogger Aleksei Zhivov cautioned that deploying F-35A jets could provoke a war, viewing it as an existential threat to Russia's security.
- The UK plans to acquire twelve F-35A fighter planes by 2030 for NATO missions, with some potentially operating from Estonia.
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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.”
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