Russia's detention of a Greek-owned oil tanker, the Green Admire, in its territorial waters followed an Estonian navy attempt to intercept a suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker, the Jaguar. The incident, interpreted as retaliation, highlights Russia's willingness to use military force to protect its clandestine maritime operations crucial to its war economy. A Russian Su-35 jet also briefly entered Estonian airspace during the incident. Experts view this as an escalation of Russia's hybrid warfare tactics against Estonia, raising concerns about future maritime confrontations and the balance between maritime law and national security.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.