The Kremlin has warned the West that shooting down Russian planes would be an "act of war" - just as Nato has urged its members to do exactly that. In recent weeks, Russia has been accused of violating the airspace of Nato neighbours Poland, Romania and Estonia multiple times.
Mark Rutte, Secretary General of Nato, said countries should shoot down Russian planes in their airspace "if so necessary", adding he "totally agreed" with Donald Trump's message at the United Nations encouraging allies to respond with force.
However, Russia's ambassador to France, Alexey Meshkov, has warned such actions "would be war". He told RTL: "You known, there are many Nato planes that violate Russian airspace, deliberately or not, but it happens quite often. They are not shot down afterward."
Mr Meshkov did not provide any examples. He also reiterated Moscow's denial of any involvement in recent incidents which saw drones cross into Eastern European airspace, saying: "Russia doesn't do that, play with anyone. It's not really our thing."
Earlier this month, Poland shot down multiple drones believed to have been from Russia.
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