Words that escalate tension! NATO's threat to shoot down Russian planes.

25.09.2025 20:01

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that NATO member countries could strike Russian drones and fighter jets that violate their airspace. Rutte indicated that such an intervention could be carried out depending on the situation.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that NATO member countries could strike Russian drones and fighter jets that violate their airspace when necessary.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made a statement regarding the violations of NATO member countries' airspace by Russian drones and fighter jets.

"WE CAN STRIKE AIRCRAFT VIOLATING AIRSPACE"

Rutte expressed in a program he attended on the US-based Fox News channel that NATO forces could strike Russian elements violating their airspace when necessary. Rutte emphasized that "I agree with US President Donald Trump on this matter. If really necessary, they can be struck," highlighting that potential interventions against air elements could be carried out depending on the situation.

Rutte also underscored that NATO forces are trained to assess such dangerous situations and to decide whether Russian aircraft can be escorted away or if further intervention is required.

TRUMP: "I THINK RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT NEED TO BE SHOT DOWN"

Last Tuesday, Trump met with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations (UN) General Assembly held in New York. In the joint press conference following their bilateral meeting, when asked, "Do you think NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft violating their airspace?" he replied, "Yes, I think so."

When asked whether the US would assist NATO countries if they shot down a Russian aircraft, the US President responded, "It depends on the situation. But you know, we are very strong on NATO." Trump also answered a question about whether he still trusts Russian President Vladimir Putin with, "I will clarify that in about a month."