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Germany was startled by Trump’s “yes” and warned members of the alliance: keep calm and do not fall into the “trap” of Russia.
Donald Trump defended NATO countries on Tuesday to shoot down Russian planes that violate their airspace, following recent alarming raids in Poland, Romania, Estonia, and Denmark.
“Sim”, The Republican President responded when asked by the press about whether the Atlantic Alliance countries should shoot down the Russian planes at the beginning of a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Trump, however, did not commit to US involvement in any such action. “It depends on the circumstances,” he said, “but, as they know, we are very strong about the born.”
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius responded promptly to Trump’s statements, appealing to NATO members to maintain calm And not fall on “trap”From Russia.
“Serenity is neither cowardice nor fear, but a responsibility to its own country and peace in Europe,” Pistorius said at a press conference in Berlin with his Swedish counterpart, Pal Jonson, stressing that one Exaggerated reaction to Russian forays threatened peace and security in Europe.
Trump also reported that he heard with Dronmarca with drones, although he clarified that he does not have details and that he cannot give an opinion.
Denmark and Norwegian capitals had to end for hours, between Monday night and dawn on Tuesday, due to the presence of various drones in their vicinity, in what the Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen, called one “Serious attack” on the Nordic country’s infrastructures.
On Friday, three Russian Mig-31 fighters in the Airspace of Estonia without authorization, placing Europe on a maximum alert.
NATO has made Russia clearly on Tuesday that it will defend itself from any threat from the “climbing” of the foray of fighters and drones in European skies.
Brussels recalled that in the last two weeks he has watched Russia’s “reckless actions” in at least three member states, “referring to Poland, Romania and Estonia.
