Russian ship entered Estonian waters without permission: Foreign Ministry responds
29.07.2025 - 12:02
The Estonian Foreign Ministry has responded to the violation of the sea border by a Russian vessel.
The Estonian Foreign Ministry has summoned the charge d’affaires of the Russian Embassy to express a protest and deliver an official note, Radio Liberty reports.
The ministry said the violation occurred near Vaindloo Island. There, on July 26, a Russian border guard vessel entered Estonian territorial waters without permission.
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that the violation of the Estonian sea border by Russia is a “serious and unacceptable incident.” This message was also conveyed to the charge d’affaires of the Russian Federation.
Earlier, USM reported that the Estonian Navy does not rule out the appearance of armed guards on ships passing through Estonian waters.
