Trump Warns of “Major Problems” as Russian Jets Probe NATO Airspace
Former President Donald Trump cautioned of “major problems” following reports of Russian military jets entering Estonian airspace, escalating tensions with teh NATO alliance. The incidents,confirmed by Poland’s reporting of downed Russian drones violating its airspace,come as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine and tests the resolve of the defensive institution.
The airspace incursions and Trump’s warning highlight the growing risk of a direct confrontation between Russia and NATO. While neither side has formally declared war, the Kremlin has framed the conflict as one against NATO, despite significant defense support provided by NATO allies to Ukraine. Two key obstacles-territorial division and Ukraine’s future security architecture-continue to impede peace negotiations, even as Trump has publicly advocated for a resolution.
Poland reported intercepting and forcing down Russian drones that breached its airspace, citing a threat to its national security. Together,NATO allies dispatched fighter aircraft to intercept two Russian jets that remained in Estonian airspace for approximately 12 minutes,according to reports.
Trump, who has repeatedly stated his ability to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, issued the warning when questioned about the Estonian airspace violation. despite months of attempts to facilitate negotiations, Moscow has instead intensified its military campaign in Ukraine, directly challenging NATO’s commitment to collective defense.
(This article was created in cooperation with newsweek.com)
