NATO Will Not Shoot Down Russian Aircraft Unless They Pose Threat - Rutte

NAMPA / Sputnik

2025-10-14

MOSCOW, October 14 (RIA Novosti) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that NATO will not shoot down Russian aircraft in its airspace unless they pose a threat. Rutte noted that the aircraft's intentions are very difficult to assess. However, NATO is constantly reassessing its rules of engagement and believes that its possible response must be proportionate, Rutte said during the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Ljubljana on Monday. Media out......

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