“My opinion is we have to defend every square centimeter of the territory,” von der Leyen said in an interview with CNN. “That means if there is an intrusion in the airspace, after warning, after being very clear, of course the option of shooting down a fighter jet that is intruding our airspace is on the table.”
Von der Leyen holds no power to direct military action by EU countries, but as head of the bloc’s executive branch her opinion on the matter is hugely influential.
Oh, man…I hope they aren’t banking in the US for support, if they decide to do this. It doesn’t matter if it was Trump’s idea…he is going to leave them hanging, if they ever pull this trigger.
Poland is just itching to shoot some Russian assets down
Putin -like Trump- is a bully always trying to test how far they can go. and push a little further each time. They don’t understand signals just firm language. I’m in Europe and think they have been warned enough. It won’t stop by itself, time to shoot 'm down. (sorry for the pilot, but in their own ‘language’ : collateral damage)
Yep. Russia only respects force.
EU are so slow! Imagine saying it’s on the table.
no. no, what she was trying to say is that we are 100% shooting Russian jets IF they are on the table. Unless we’re having dinner, in which case we’ll invite them at the table because hospitality is sacred if you are armed and not an immigrant.
I kinda believe that this ist exactly what Putin wants
One of you. If I give you down to the minute map coordinates. Can you nuke my house specifically?
Can you get that in MGRS? Six digits should be fine but I can work with four, just makes the whole thing easier.
