The Telegraph reports that Russia is using border provocations to signal to Estonia that it could be next.

At the border with Estonia, Russians are attempting to signal that the Baltic states are under threat and could be next. They have begun to stage large-scale provocations.

This is reported by RBK-Ukraine citing The Telegraph.

In particular, a dirigible was recently spotted at the Russian-Estonian border, which initially went unnoticed in Estonia. However, the following day, the Russians escalated the situation by painting their half-swastika symbol - the letter Z - on the dirigible. This letter has become a symbol of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

According to the General Director of the Estonian Police, Egert Belitšev, such minor provocations are carried out by the Russians almost every week.

"They intentionally made it visible for everyone to say: 'We are watching you,'" Belitšev stated.

As reported by Estonian border guards, tension at the border with the Russian Federation has sharply increased in recent months. This has occurred due to the Russians increasingly resorting to protests against the West, attempts to smuggle parts for weapons, and jamming GPS signals. Russia is directing waves of migrants from Asia across the border and engaging in ominous antics with aerial vehicles like the one mentioned above.

"Two years ago, we had 18 border incidents, and this year - 96. We see constant attempts to destabilize the situation," Belitšev said.

Diplomatic Relations with Estonia and Russia

The relationship between Estonia and Russia has deteriorated amid the war in Ukraine. Estonia actively supports Ukraine, provides assistance, and calls for increased sanctions against the Russian Federation. Tallinn has also raised defense spending due to threats to the Baltic region.

In response, Russia has resorted to anti-Estonian rhetoric, expelling diplomats and suspending agreements on transit and economic cooperation. Tensions have intensified due to border demarcation, the dismantling of Soviet monuments, and Estonia's support for Ukraine's NATO membership.

It is also worth noting that since August 8, Estonia has implemented enhanced customs controls at all border crossings with Russia - in Narva, Luhamaa, and Koidula. These measures are aimed at preventing sanctioned goods from entering Russia.