Davey: UK must send jets to support Baltic NATO states after Russia violates Estonian airspace

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Responding to Estonia requesting a consultation with other NATO members after Russian jets violated its airspace on Friday, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

“It's crystal clear that Putin's imperial ambitions stretch beyond his barbarism in Ukraine.

“The Prime Minister must act - today - to show Putin we won't roll over in the face of this aggression. That means seizing the £25bn of frozen Russian assets across the UK.

“He must also urgently send UK jets to support NATO's Baltic Air Policing mission - ensuring Britain has a direct role to play in deterring future Russian violations.

“If we let Putin violate the sovereignty of NATO's countries without consequence, it will only lead to more Russian aggression against the Baltics and Eastern Europe.”

ENDS