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

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

The US president toughened his stance on Moscow and lauded President Zelensky in a wide-ranging speech that included climate change and criticism of the UN

The US president declined to say whether Washington would support the military alliance if it engaged Russian jets over its airspace.