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Fox News: Michal and Rutte Argued over the Launch of Nato Article Four

Russia's recent airspace violations in NATO's eastern countries have sparked controversy within the alliance over how to respond, as evidenced by the war of words between Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte over the launch of four procedures, the US publication Fox News reported.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had a row with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal after Estonia requested the activation of Article 4 due to the intrusion of Russian MiGs into its airspace. According to Rutte, this article should not be activated more than once in a short time. The American station Fox News reports this, citing three European officials. Article 4 was also activated by Poland in September due to Russian drones.

Russia's recent airspace violations in NATO's eastern countries have sparked controversy within the alliance over how to respond, as evidenced by the war of words between Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte over the launch of four procedures, the US publication Fox News reported.

·Estonia
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According to US media, at least the NATO Secretary General and the Estonian Prime Minister were involved. US media Fox News sources say that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal have had a disagreement regarding Article 4 of the military alliance. Rutte is said to have clashed with the Estonian Prime Minister last week after Estonia asked NATO to activate Article 4. Earlier in September, Poland also reques…

·Finland
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte had a discussion with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal last week after Estonia called on NATO Article 4, which announces consultations when a Member State feels threatened.

·Bucharest, Romania
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte raised his voice during a discussion with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the response to the Russian MiG-31 flyover, RBC-Ukraine reported, citing Fox News. The disagreement between the NATO Secretary General and the Estonian Prime Minister arose last week after Estonia invoked Article 4 of the NATO treaty, which provides for consultations if an alliance member feels its security is threatened. …

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rbc.ua broke the news in on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
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