US President Donald Trump expressed support for NATO allies shooting down Russian fighter jets that violate their airspace, drawing reaction from Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.
Trump’s Remarks on NATO and Russia
During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump was asked if NATO countries should shoot down Russian fighter jets that enter their airspace. He replied, “I think that should happen.”
When asked if the US would support its allies in such a scenario, Trump said, “It depends on the circumstances, but yes, we’re very tied to NATO.”
Reaction from Polish Minister Sikorski
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski reacted to Trump’s statement with a brief comment: “I accepted,” and shared a recording of the exchange.
Significance of Trump’s Statement
Brett McGurk, a global affairs analyst, described Trump’s statement as “the most important statement” made, suggesting it sends a significant message to Russian pilots about testing NATO’s defenses.
