Trump’s answer comes at a time of increased pressure from NATO regarding increased levels of Russian escalation in Europe. Several countries, including Lithuania, Estonia, and the Czech Republic, have urged NATO to implement a stronger response to Russian provocations, including shooting down Russian jets that breach the alliance’s borders.

The reactions come after Russia violated NATO airspace in Estonia for 12 minutes on Friday, causing the country to invoke NATO article 4 and an emergency meeting of the UN security council. About a week and a half ago, an estimated 19 drones violated Polish airspace, causing Poland to do the same.

“We must respond appropriately, including possibly shooting down Russian aircraft,” he said, adding: “What has happened in recent days in Poland and Estonia

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