Russia's stealth in the Baltic prompts Estonian action

• A Russian fighter jet violated Estonian airspace.
• The tanker "Green Admire" disappeared from the radar and reappeared off the coast of Russia.
• Estonia is introducing new navigation rules to avoid provocations.

A series of incidents in the Baltic Sea have alarmed the countries in the region. The Greek tanker "Green Admire," sailing under the Liberian flag, disappeared from radar after leaving Estonian waters and resurfaced off the Russian coast. Estonia suspects that this is not a coincidence.

Just days before the "Green Admire" incident, a Russian Su-35 fighter jet breached Estonian airspace. The Estonian services attempted to intercept the tanker "Jaguar," which was sailing without a flag, an illegal act. The Russian fighter forced them to retreat.

Additionally, a buoy located 50 kilometres west of Hiiumaa, Estonia's second-largest island, was recently stolen. Those responsible were Russian Buyan-class missile corvettes.

The Estonian government responded to these events by introducing new navigation rules. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna emphasised that Russia acts unpredictably, and Estonia must be prepared for various scenarios. "In the future, ships will be directed to an alternative route," stated the head of the department.

These incidents are part of a larger phenomenon known as the "shadow fleet." Russia uses ships to bypass international sanctions, often sailing without active identification systems. Estonia and other countries in the region are increasing pressure on this fleet.

The Baltic Sea, once stable, is becoming a zone of tension. Estonia, as a NATO member, plays a key role in monitoring the situation. The Baltic and Nordic countries are intensifying their information exchange, and the European Union is expanding its sanctions list.