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Tensions escalated between Western NATO member states and Russia during a United Nations Security Council meeting. Western nations accused Russia of violating NATO airspace, which Moscow firmly denied, calling the allegations baseless.

As reported by Reuters on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the dispute arose during Monday’s Security Council session following recent incidents where Russian drones and fighter jets were detected entering Polish and Estonian airspace, both NATO members.

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper warned Russia that such actions could trigger armed conflict. She emphasized that while NATO is defensive, it remains prepared to defend both NATO airspace and territory.

“Your reckless actions risk direct armed confrontation between NATO and Russia. Our alliance is defensive, but be aware that we are ready to protect NATO’s skies and borders,” Cooper stated during the UN Security Council session directed at Moscow.

“There will be consequences if we need to intercept unauthorized aircraft operating in NATO airspace,” she asserted.

Estonia reported on Friday, September 19, that three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets had entered its airspace without permission, remaining for a total of 12 minutes before being forced to retreat. Earlier, Poland detected over 20 Russian drones in its airspace, prompting NATO to scramble fighter jets to shoot down several of them.

Western officials believe these Russian actions are intended to test NATO’s readiness and resolve. NATO members are scheduled to hold consultations on the matter on Tuesday, September 23, local time.

Cooper’s remarks were echoed by other senior Western officials present at the Security Council meeting. European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the incidents cannot be dismissed as mere accidents.

Newly appointed US Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, made his first appearance in the role, emphasizing that the United States and its allies will defend every inch of NATO territory.

In response to the accusations, Russia’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Dmytry Polyanskiy, claimed there was no evidence to support Western claims and accused European powers of making baseless allegations.

“We will not participate in this absurd charade,” he stated. “When you decide to engage in serious discussions about European security, about the future of our shared continent, and how to make it prosperous and secure for everyone, we will be ready,” Polyanskiy added.

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