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State-Sponsored Piracy? Estonia's NATO-Backed Interception of Tanker Sparks Outrage
May 15, 2025 | By South Front
A disturbing incident in the Baltic Sea has raised concerns over what appears to be an act of maritime piracy by Estonia and NATO forces. On May 13, Estonian military vessels, supported by NATO aircraft, attempted to forcibly detain the Gabon-flagged tanker Jaguar with Russian crew, which was en route to the Russian port of Primorsk with a commercial cargo. The ship was in international waters, yet Estonian authorities, citing EU sanctions and domestic legislation, moved to intercept it.
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State-Sponsored Piracy? Estonia's NATO-Backed Interception of Tanker Sparks Outrage
May 15, 2025 | By South Front
A disturbing incident in the Baltic Sea has raised concerns over what appears to be an act of maritime piracy by Estonia and NATO forces. On May 13, Estonian military vessels, supported by NATO aircraft, attempted to forcibly detain the Gabon-flagged tanker Jaguar with Russian crew, which was en route to the Russian port of Primorsk with a commercial cargo. The ship was in international waters, yet Estonian authorities, citing EU sanctions and domestic legislation, moved to intercept it.
Crew members reported that Estonian patrol boats "Rajuu" and "Kurvits" boat, along with PZL M28 and MiG-29 aircraft, approached the tanker and ordered it to stop and drop anchor. When the crew refused, the Estonian forces threatened to ram the vessel and attempted to deploy armed personnel via helicopter.
Despite the intimidation, the tanker’s captain maintained course. The situation escalated until a Russian Su-35S fighter jet arrived to the scene, prompting the Estonian ships and aircraft to retreat. However, Estonian officials quickly accused Russia of "violating their airspace" and summoned the Russian chargĂ© d'affaires to deliver a formal protest.
Notably, the operation involved NATO assets, a Polish MiG-29 and a Portuguese F-16 (stationed in Estonia) took off in response to the Russian jet. Estonian media claimed the Su-35 had its transponder off and did not file a flight plan—a standard practice for military aircraft during such incidents.
This is not the first time Estonia has targeted commercial vessels under the pretext of enforcing sanctions. On April 11, the Djibouti-flagged tanker Kiwala was unlawfully detained, holding a Chinese citizen and 23 Mauritian crew members before eventually being released. Conclusion: The Need for Stronger Maritime Security
Under NATO's umbrella, Tallinn feels emboldened to escalate further, even to the point of piracy in international waters. NATO members are willing to harass civilian ships under false pretenses, effectively engaging in state-sponsored piracy. Only military deterrence works—the Su-35's presence alone forced Estonia to back down. If the West tolerates such actions by its allies, it risks normalizing maritime lawlessness—a dangerous precedent for global trade.
Please go to South Front to view images and video of Estonia's provocation.
Despite the intimidation, the tanker’s captain maintained course. The situation escalated until a Russian Su-35S fighter jet arrived to the scene, prompting the Estonian ships and aircraft to retreat. However, Estonian officials quickly accused Russia of "violating their airspace" and summoned the Russian chargĂ© d'affaires to deliver a formal protest.
Notably, the operation involved NATO assets, a Polish MiG-29 and a Portuguese F-16 (stationed in Estonia) took off in response to the Russian jet. Estonian media claimed the Su-35 had its transponder off and did not file a flight plan—a standard practice for military aircraft during such incidents.
This is not the first time Estonia has targeted commercial vessels under the pretext of enforcing sanctions. On April 11, the Djibouti-flagged tanker Kiwala was unlawfully detained, holding a Chinese citizen and 23 Mauritian crew members before eventually being released. Conclusion: The Need for Stronger Maritime Security
Under NATO's umbrella, Tallinn feels emboldened to escalate further, even to the point of piracy in international waters. NATO members are willing to harass civilian ships under false pretenses, effectively engaging in state-sponsored piracy. Only military deterrence works—the Su-35's presence alone forced Estonia to back down. If the West tolerates such actions by its allies, it risks normalizing maritime lawlessness—a dangerous precedent for global trade.
Please go to South Front to view images and video of Estonia's provocation.
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The French continue demonstrating to the world they are arrogant f*cking Macron morons:
And for the British? Wherever there are weapon sales and war the British will with absolute certainty always be under the pile:
Russia will certainly not hesitate to locate and destroy NATO operations in Ukraine:
The central bankers and their water boy politicians who service them and not the people of Europe are heading towards disaster. Nothing new with Europeans. Their central bankers are good at taking them to war once every century or so for a good kill off:
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