The Kremlin on Monday said it would “react like a sovereign nation" if aircraft are downed in its airspace. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov gave the response when asked by reporters on Russian reaction to any violation of its airspace.

“How do you think we’ll react? We are a sovereign country. How should we react?" he told reporters.

The remarks come shortly after European diplomats warned the Kremlin last week that the NATO will respond to alleged Russian airspace violations with full force.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Thursday he supported the idea of targeting Russian jets if they violate members’ airspace.

“I totally agree here with President Trump," he told Fox News, adding that NATO “will also do more, and if necessary, the ultimate to protect our people."

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