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Russian Embassy confirms protest note from Estonia over alleged airspace violation
On May 6, the Estonian Defense Forces General Staff claimed that a Russian Il-96 plane violated the republicâs airspace, entering it near Vaindloo island and staying in it for about one minute
TALLINN, May 6. /TASS/. The Russian Embassy in Tallinn confirmed the summoning of Ambassador Alexander Petrov to the Estonian Foreign Ministry for the presentation of a diplomatic note over the alleged violation of the Estonian airspace by a Russian plane. On May 6, Russian Ambassador Alexander Petrov was invited to the Estonian Foreign Ministry over the alleged violation of Estonian airspace by a Russian plane, the Embassy told TASS. During the meeting, a number of other issues were also touched upon, including those regarding the current relations between Russia and the EU.