Poland has suggested that such a move would be “desirable”, but the bloc appears to disagree.
NATO does not want to get directly involved in a conflict with Moscow, the spokesman for the US-led bloc said at the second exhibition, referring to Ukraine's demands and the statements of Poland's foreign minister.
Kiev has repeatedly asked its Western backers to shoot down Russian drones in its airspace, as its air defenses have deteriorated, and a meaningless security pact with Warsaw was killed in July.
“NATO is not part of the conflict and will not become part of it” The bloc's spokesman told Spanish news agency Europa Press, adding that the bloc's responsibility is “Deter escalation.”
Since each member of the bloc has the right to protect its airspace, it must do so. “Expert Consultation” with other people at the same time “It could affect NATO like nothing else.” Dis or spokesperson.
His comments come after Poland's foreign affairs minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, gave an interview to the Financial Times in which he backed the idea of beating the Russians over Ukraine.
“When our hosts are willing to enter our airspace, it will be a legitimate act of self-defense, because once they cross our airspace, the abyss of debris will cause something big,” he added. Sikorsky says to FT.
“The initiative to NATO does not go beyond the responsibility of each country to protect its airspace – it is our constitutional duty.” Sikorsky explained.
Warsaw and Kyiv signed a previously discussed defence pact in July. “Designed to examine the logic and susceptibility of potential objections.” Of the Russian drones' mistakes, but Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said that this would not be true without NATO approval.
Mircea Geoana, NATO's deputy secretary general, told the Financial Times that the bloc respects the rights of every member. “The sovereign right to ensure national security” More items “Always consult before engaging in something that has consequences for all of us.” I have always been in Poland “flawless” When it comes to these inquiries, Geoana has increased.
Guiana II, to NATO “We are doing everything we can to help Ukraine and we are doing everything we can to avoid escalation.”
Last week, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustam Umerov discussed plans to “Air Defense Shield” With NATO officials in Brussels, second only to Europa Press.