The NATO military alliance has responded to repeated airspace violations by Russian drones and combat aircraft with a clear and resolute reaction.
In a statement released after consultations in Brussels, the alliance warned Moscow, under threat of violence, against continuing such provocations. All 32 member states emphasized that they will use all necessary military and non-military means in accordance with international law to defend themselves and repel threats from all directions.
The recent incidents of Russian aircraft violating NATO airspace are seen as a dangerous escalation. The alliance warns: these actions increase the risk of misjudgments and could endanger human lives. "This must stop," the statement reads. Read more here: