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Russia Escalates Tensions by Escorting Oil Tankers

5/26/2025

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Russian military forces are now escorting oil tankers from their "shadow fleet" through the Gulf of Finland, as confirmed by Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. This development comes amid heightened aerial activity and a potential airspace violation by Russian aircraft since Finland's NATO membership, further escalating tensions following Estonia's attempt to intercept a tanker.

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Russian military forces are now escorting oil tankers from their "shadow fleet" through the Gulf of Finland, as confirmed by Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen. This development comes amid heightened aerial activity and a potential airspace violation by Russian aircraft since Finland's NATO membership, further escalating tensions following Estonia's attempt to intercept a tanker.