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[/caption]
The pair met at the 80th session of the UN’s General Assembly in New York[/caption]
Russia denies the violation, but Estonia’s defence ministry cites radar and visual evidence[/caption]
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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