Trump says NATO countries should shoot down Russian jets that violate airspace

President Donald Trump called on NATO countries Tuesday to shoot down any Russian jets that violate their airspace.

Trump made the comments during a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Both leaders were in New York City on Tuesday for a United Nations General Assembly meeting.

"Do you think that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace?" a reporter asked.

"Yes, I do," Trump replied.

Trump says NATO countries should shoot down Russian jets that violate airspace

President Donald Trump called for NATO nations to shoot down Russian jets if they violate their airspace on Tuesday.

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[Andy C]

Violating a country’s air space with fighter jets is never an accidental crossing and they should be shot down - just as Russia would do in their own country.

 

[Margery]

That is a clear solid response that should get Putin's attention and help dial back this testing of the limits.