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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Rohit David

Is UK Ready to Shoot Down Russian Planes After Trump's Fiery NATO Call? Here Are the Consequences

Trump's 23 Sep UN vow for NATO shoot-downs of Russian planes emboldens UK—RAF patrols Poland amid Baltic probes (Credit: Ronan B : Pexels)

On 23 September 2025, US President Donald Trump ignited global alarm at the United Nations by declaring NATO nations should shoot down Russian aircraft breaching alliance airspace, a stark shift amid Baltic incursions. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper swiftly affirmed Britain stands 'ready to act', bolstering RAF patrols over Poland as Russian MiG-31 jets and drones probe NATO defences.

With experts decrying escalation risks from misfired warnings to broader war, Trump's fiery NATO call tests Europe's unity against Putin's provocations in this tense 2025 standoff.

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