DONALD Trump has told NATO countries to “shoot down” Russian aircraft if they breach allied airspace – but stopped short of promising automatic US support if Moscow strikes back.
Speaking at a press conference, the President said NATO members “shouldn’t hesitate” to act against Russian incursions.
President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky
The pair met at the 80th session of the UN’s General Assembly in New York
But when asked if Washington would back them militarily, he was non-committal.
“That depends on the circumstance,” Trump said.
His remarks mark a sharp contrast with NATO’s recent handling of airspace violations.
Earlier this month, alliance jets escorted Russian aircraft out of Estonian skies without engaging – a lower-risk move aimed at avoiding escalation.
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