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Is Nato ready to shoot down Russian jets?

Is Nato ready to shoot down Russian jets?

Estonia says Russia violated its airspace last week.

Ukrainecast · BBC News

September 23, 202520m 44s

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Show Notes

As world leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly, repeated Russian violations of Nato airspace have prompted warnings from some Nato countries that Russia should expect jets to be shot down if they continue.

Secretary general Mark Rutte has insisted allied nations are ready to defend "every inch" of Nato's borders. Victoria and Vitaly discuss how serious they are, and, they’re joined by the Czech Foreign Minister, Jan Lipavský, who gives his perspective on Nato's response to the incursions.

And, we react to the return of the Intervision international music contest in Moscow. Today’s episode is presented by Victoria Derbyshire and Vitaly Shevchenko.

The producers were Laurie Kalus and Julia Webster. The technical producer was Ben Andrews. The social producer was Grace Braddock. The series producer is Chris Flynn. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

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