Migrants allegedly sent through tunnels into EU from Russia and Belarus

Russia and Belarus are reportedly using newly dug tunnels to smuggle migrants into the European Union across the Baltic border, according to Estonia's Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur. Pevkur asserted that the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) controls the border region, suggesting that such operations would not occur without their approval.

Speaking in Stockholm, Pevkur described the current geopolitical climate as entering a "very dangerous era." While this statement was initially prompted by recent drone incidents in several European countries, including Romania, Latvia, and Germany, it underscores a broader concern about escalating security threats emanating from the East.

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The border area is controlled by the Russian FSB. Nothing happens without their approval.

The use of tunnels for migrant smuggling represents a new and concerning tactic. The implication is that these routes are facilitated and protected by Russian authorities, adding a layer of state-sponsored activity to the ongoing migration challenges faced by the EU. This development raises significant security concerns for Estonia and its Baltic neighbors.

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It is a 'very dangerous era we are entering'