politics
April 17, 2026
Russia warns of response against Finland and Baltic states over Ukraine drones
Russia’s security chief warns Finland and the Baltic states could face a response if they allow Ukrainian drones through their airspace amid rising tensions
TL;DR
- Russia has the right to retaliate if Finland and Baltic states allow Ukrainian drones through their airspace.
- Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu accused these countries of potentially being deliberate accomplices in aggression.
- Moscow cites Article 51 of the UN Charter for self-defense if these actions are deemed an "armed attack".
- Recent weeks have seen an intensification of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia.
- Ukrainian drones have also struck territories of Finland and the Baltic states, who have not condemned Kiev.
- Russia has formally warned Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia against allowing Ukraine to send drones via their territory.
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