Mr Pavel said the organisation should act decisively to stop any breach of allied skies and make clear there are consequences for crossing the line.

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It comes as the UK sent fighter jets to Poland in a warning to Putin to stay out of Nato territory after repeated incursions

Mr Pavel said the organisation should act decisively to stop any breach of allied skies and make clear there are consequences for crossing the line.

Poland's prime minister says his nation will not hesitate to shoot down objects that violate its airspace and pose a threat.

Donald Trump insisted that NATO nations should feel emboldened to shoot down Russian planes if they enter their countries' airspace.