The NATO chief previously clarified the bloc’s engagement rules, after Poland and UK issued similar threats

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said that the option of shooting down Russian aircraft intruding into NATO airspace cannot be ruled out, following a series of alleged violations this month.

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that European NATO members should down Russian aircraft that breach their skies. Poland and Estonia have both accused Moscow of incursions in recent weeks – claims that the Russian government has denied.

“My opinion is we have to defend every square centimeter of the territory,” von der…

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