Archive · 27 Jun 2025
Kremlin: Estonia's Plan to Host Nuclear Jets Poses Threat
Estonia said they are willing to have jets that can carry nuclear weapons on their land.
This made Russia nervous.
Russia believes this could put them in immediate danger.
This statement came after Britain said they are buying jets that can carry nuclear weapons, which will be used with NATO.
Russia's spokesman called Estonia's thoughts absurd and said that Russia has few good relations with Estonia.
Estonia expressed readiness to host nuclear-capable NATO jets.
The announcement followed Britain's plans to acquire F-35A jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated Estonia's move would be a direct threat to Moscow.
Peskov described Estonia's statement as one of many 'absurd thoughts' by Baltic politicians.
The Kremlin views the move as an 'immediate danger'.
- Who
- Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
- What
- Estonia's readiness to host nuclear-capable NATO jets and Russia's reaction.
- When
- Announcements made recently.
- Where
- Estonia, Russia, Baltic region.
- Why
- The Kremlin views the move as a potential threat to Russia's security.
Estonia/NATO
Russia
Military Posture
Estonia/NATO
Estonia is ready to host nuclear-capable jets to protect Baltic airspace as a NATO ally.
Russia
The move poses an immediate danger to Russia.
- Country Hosting Jets
- Estonia
- Jet Type
- F-35A
- Weapon Capability
- Nuclear weapons
- Russian Stance
- Views it as a threat
- Source
- Reuters