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Alaudinov remarked that the forces assembled in the area appeared disorganized, describing them as a "ragtag army," and noted that a large number of foreign mercenaries had been deployed there. He further speculated that among these foreign fighters, some might be active members of NATO's military forces.
This incident marks the first known airspace violation by Russia since Finland joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 2023.
The Russian Foreign Minister cautioned that Armenia should be wary of the consequences of intensifying its cooperation with NATO, suggesting that closer ties could lead to a relinquishment of control in vital areas such as national defence and security.
Turkey, along with Hungary, is one of the two NATO countries that have yet to endorse Sweden's bid to join the military alliance, following Russia's extensive attack on Ukraine.