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Mark Rutte: “NATO responded quickly and decisively [to the airspace…”

Featuring: Mark Rutte, People's Party for Freedom and Democracy | Secretary General of NATO | International

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FULL BRIEFING: NATO Sec.-Gen. Mark Rutte Holds Press Briefing To Address Russian Airspace Incursions

Published | Video Starts at 00:25

This morning, the North Atlantic Council held consultations under Article 4 of the Washington Treaty. This followed a request from Estonia after their airspace was violated by three armed MiG31 fighter jets on Friday, where NATO responded quickly and decisively [to the airspace violation]. Following the meeting, allies issued a strong statement of solidarity and resolve. They condemned Russia's reckless actions, which are escalatory, risk miscalculation and endanger lives. (00:25–00:40)

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