The general says shooting down Russian planes would have been a mistake. NATO will make a tough decision if necessary.
On September 19, Russian planes entered Estonian airspace without permission. The planes were there for 12 minutes. Other countries monitored them.
The general says Russia is not testing us. It was a dangerous move. Russian planes were in Estonian airspace for too long.
Russian weapons were not aimed at ground targets. There is no immediate threat in Estonia. The planes were not shot down.
NATO will decide when to use force. The Estonian general cannot make this decision. The threat assessment in Estonia has not changed.
Russia is tied up in Ukraine. It does not have the strength for another war. We must be prepared, not afraid.
If the situation changes, NATO may alter its mission. We must be ready to act decisively.