Shooting Down Russian Jets 'On the Table,' Says Von Der Leyen

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NATO seeks peace but faces Russia's escalating aggression, with repeated airspace violations and drone incursions. To counter this, the West must bolster Ukraine's defenses with arms, tighten sanctions to cripple Russia's economy, and, if needed, take defensive action to protect NATO skies, ensuring deterrence and collective security without escalating to all-out war.