Russia accuses Finland, Baltics of aiding Ukrainian drone attacks
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has issued a direct warning to Finland and the Baltic states, accusing them of facilitating Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory. He stated that Ukrainian drones are attacking Russia "more and more often via Finland and the Baltic countries" and vowed that Russia will defend itself. This public statement reinforces a previous accusation and escalates diplomatic tensions with NATO members on Russia's northwestern border. The warning comes amid a recent uptick in Ukrainian long-range drone strikes targeting Russian energy infrastructure.
Shoigu explicitly invoked Article 51 of the UN Charter, framing the provision of airspace as a potential trigger for Russia's right to self-defense.
Shoigu explicitly invoked the possibility of Russia using the UN Charter's right to self-defense in response to the attacks.
Shoigu repeated his warning, providing no new factual claims but reinforcing the earlier accusation and legal threat.
Shoigu specifically invoked Article 51 of the UN Charter on self-defense, suggesting Russia could take action if these nations continue allowing Ukrainian drones to transit their territory.
The message provides a more detailed quote from Shoigu, specifically citing Article 51 of the UN Charter on the right to self-defense.
Shoigu repeated the accusation in a new public statement, emphasizing the increased frequency of attacks via these routes.