At an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday, China's deputy permanent representative, Geng Shuang, called for restraint after Estonia accused Russian fighter jets of breaching its airspace last Friday. Russia's envoy denied the charge, highlighting deepening mistrust across Europe.
Geng reminded delegates that nations should act in line with the UN Charter, clarifying facts and dispelling doubts through dialogue to prevent misjudgments and escalation.
He pointed to two recent spillover incidentsāthe Estonia airspace breach and a drone incursion in Polandāas warning signs that the Ukraine crisis could trigger recurring flashpoints without a political settlement.
According to Geng, building a balanced, effective, and sustainable European security architecture depends on a swift political resolution of the Ukraine crisis.
Analysts note that restoring mutual trust will be key to preventing future incidents. For the digitally connected global audience, this episode is a reminder of how regional conflicts can ripple across borders and test the resilience of international norms.
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China calls for restraint over alleged Estonia airspace incident
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