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flag Estonia invoked NATO’s Article 4 after alleging Russian jets breached its airspace, prompting urgent alliance consultations.

flag Estonia has triggered NATO’s Article 4, seeking consultations after alleging three Russian fighter jets violated its airspace for 12 minutes, a claim Russia denies. flag This marks the second use of Article 4 in two weeks, highlighting growing concern over Russian activity in Europe. flag Article 4 allows any member to request urgent talks when security is threatened, fostering alliance unity without requiring a military response. flag Unlike Article 5, which activates collective defense and has been used only once, Article 4 prompts discussion and coordination. flag Poland previously invoked it after Russian drones entered its airspace, leading to enhanced NATO patrols. flag Since NATO’s founding, Article 4 has been used nine times, mostly amid tensions with Russia, especially since 2014.

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