US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Nato member nations should shoot down Russian planes that violate their airspace. He made the remarks while meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of a UN summit as tensions over the Ukraine war continue to rise. “Yes, I do,” Trump responded when asked by a reporter whether Nato countries should shoot down Russian aircraft that violate their airspace. However, Trump refrained from committing the United States to shooting down Russian aircraft that violate NATO airspace. “Depends on the circumstance,” he said, as cited by CNN. “But you know, we’re very strong toward Nato.” He also sidestepped questions about whether he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared for peace despite recent escalation

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