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Nordic statement on Russia's recent violation of Estonian airspace

Government Offices of Sweden

Speech by Maria Malmer Stenergard

Published 22 September 2025

Statement by Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenegard on behalf of the Nordic Countries. Delivered at the United Nations Security Council, 22 September 2025.

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Thank you, President,

I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the five Nordic states: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country Sweden.

President, the Nordics condemn Russia's serious violation of Estonian airspace and thus of its territorial integrity on the 19th of September.

The Nordics stand in full solidarity with Estonia. Like our Baltic friends, the Nordic region shares a long border with Russia. We are deeply concerned about Russia's lack of respect for the territorial integrity of its neighbors.

By violating Estonian airspace, Russia has again shown its reckless and lawless behavior. Not even two weeks ago the Security Council convened in another emergency session following Russia's violation of Poland's airspace.

Since then, Russia has also violated Romania's airspace. We urge Russia to immediately stop, and to bear its responsibility as a permanent member of this Council.

Russia's recent airspace violations and its broader campaign of malicious activities against other countries illustrates the seriousness of Russia's threat to international security.

It only strengthens our resolve in facing this threat by upholding our sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as further intensifying our long-standing support to Ukraine.

Over the past weeks, Russia has increased its attacks against Ukraine. Last week alone, Russia launched more than 1 500 strike drones, 1 280 guided aerial bombs and 50 missiles against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian reports.

These are not the actions of a country that seeks peace.
The Nordic countries support a comprehensive, just and lasting peace based on the UN Charter and international law. A peace must respect Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

President, we need to remind ourselves that Russia is waging a war of aggression against Ukraine in blatant violation of international law. Russia could end its war tomorrow. Until it does, the Nordics stand undeterred in face of Russia's illegal actions.

Thank you.