ISW states that Russia has recently carried out more covert and overt attacks against Europe. The Russia-NATO confrontation has entered a new phase. This is Moscow's preparation for a possible war.
ISW uses the term 'little green men'. This refers to Russian military personnel without insignia. Such military personnel were seen near a NATO country.
Estonia closed the road passing through the Saatse Boot on Friday. The reason was the appearance of Russian military personnel without insignia. Estonian border guards noticed them.
Interior Minister Igor Taro said that Russian military personnel had left the area by Saturday. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that Russia is acting more forcefully than before, but the situation is under control.
Tsahkna said that officials saw seven armed Russian military personnel on Friday. This caused the temporary closure of the road. Estonia plans to eventually stop using this road.
Kyiv Post wrote that the incident on the Estonian border occurs during a period of increasing tension between Russia and NATO. In September, Russian aircraft violated Estonian airspace.
US Senator Don Bacon said that the appearance of Russian military personnel near the Estonian border is serious. He called on NATO to support Estonia and remain vigilant.