In a unified show of support for Estonia and regional stability, more than 50 countries—alongside the European Union—issued a joint statement condemning Russia’s recent violation of Estonian airspace. The declaration comes ahead of a United Nations Security Council session convened to address the incursion.

On September 19, three armed Russian fighter jets entered Estonian airspace for 12 minutes, an act that Estonia and its allies say constitutes a breach of the UN Charter and a clear violation of Estonia’s sovereignty.

“By openly violating our airspace, Russia is undermining principles that are essential to the security of all UN member states,” said Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna. “It is crucial that such actions—especially when committed by a permanent member of the Security Council—are addressed within this very body.”

The joint statement was issued by the governments of countries spanning Europe, North America, Asia, and Oceania, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Japan, Australia, and Georgia, among many others.

Tsahkna emphasized that the airspace violation was not an isolated incident. “Just days earlier, 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace, and a Russian attack drone remained in Romanian airspace for an hour,” he noted. “These are part of a broader pattern of escalation by Russia, both regionally and globally.”

He warned that such actions are incompatible with the responsibilities of a permanent member of the Security Council and would be unacceptable from any UN member state.

The international coalition urged Russia to immediately cease its provocative actions and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its neighbors.