Trump says NATO should down Russian aircraft violating allied airspace

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The Kyiv Independent news desk Sep 23, 2025 · 1 min read
Trump says NATO should down Russian aircraft violating allied airspace
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Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sept. 23 that NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft that violate their airspace.

When asked whether NATO allies should fire on Russian planes entering their territory, Trump replied: "Yes, I do."

He was speaking at a joint briefing with President Volodymyr Zelensky in New York.

Russia has violated the airspace of several NATO member states in recent weeks, including Poland, Romania, and Estonia. On Sept. 19, three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace before being intercepted by NATO aircraft.