Trump: NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft in their airspace

U.S. President Donald Trump believes NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft if they enter their airspace.

According to a Ukrinform correspondent in New York, Trump made the remarks to journalists during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

When asked whether NATO countries should shoot down Russian planes in the event of airspace violations, Trump replied: “Yes!”

When questioned about any updates regarding communication with Vladimir Putin, and whether he continues to trust the Russian leader, Trump said: "I'll let you know in about a month from now."

The U.S. President also did not give a direct answer when asked whether he plans to provide Ukraine with security guarantees alongside European allies, noting that it is too early to answer this question.

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As reported by Ukrinform, the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy is ongoing at the UN headquarters.