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Poland Urges Missile Defense Against Russia Despite NATO Concerns

Sep 2, 2024, 07:33 AM

Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has stated that Poland and other countries bordering Ukraine have an obligation to shoot down incoming Russian missiles before they enter their airspace, despite NATO's opposition. Sikorski emphasized that membership in NATO does not override each country's responsibility to protect its airspace. He noted that intercepting missiles over Ukrainian territory is necessary to ensure the safety of citizens, even if it risks escalating tensions with Russia.