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Estonia says Russia ordered August arson attack on defence company
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna accused Russia of orchestrating an arson attack on Milrem Robotics in Tallinn, labeling it an act of sabotage by Russian special services, a claim denied by the Kremlin.
- The perpetrators of the attack have been apprehended, and Estonia has summoned the Russian ambassador, framing the incident as part of Russia’s broader campaign to intimidate Europe and weaken support for Ukraine.
- NATO and several European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys, condemned the attack and reaffirmed their support for Estonia and Ukraine.
- NATO chief Mark Rutte emphasized that Russia’s hostile actions against NATO allies are failing to undermine unity or halt support for Ukraine, despite ongoing provocations.
- The incident highlights heightened tensions on NATO’s eastern flank, with Estonia and its Baltic neighbors increasing defense investments amid continued hybrid provocations from Moscow.
