Trump fails Russia's test of NATO resolve
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Russian drones breached Poland’s airspace and, experts said, by Kremlin design or not, the incident tested NATO’s readiness to defend its easternmost members.
The incident represented the most serious spillover of the war in Ukraine for NATO, as its aircraft engaged the drones that it said came from Russia.
Poland has triggered Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, after the country reported 19 “breaches” of its airspace by Russian drones on Wednesday.
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NATO warns Russia after Poland shoots down 'huge number' of drones that violated its airspace
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called Russia's behavior "reckless" after several drones from the country crossed into Poland, violating NATO airspace.
Lithuania is "ready" to shoot down any more drones that enter its airspace, the country's defense minister told ABC News.
President Donald Trump reacted Wednesday with a degree of bemusement toward Russia’s drone incursion into Poland, a NATO member that Trump has previously vowed to defend amid heightened tensions with Moscow.
Nato fighter jets shot down Russian drones over Poland in the first ever direct engagement between the Western alliance and Moscow.