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As for the statements of Polish officials about the possibility of shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine, in the ambassador’s view, Polish officials have expressed more of a theoretical possibility.
An agreement on such an action should be reached among all NATO countries, but there is no unequivocal opinion among NATO allies that it should be done, said Poikans.
He noted that there is currently no support for such a missile strike, as NATO wishes to refrain from direct hostilities and further escalation of the confrontation with Russia.
A proposal for Poland to shoot down Russian missiles heading towards Polish territory while they are still in Ukrainian airspace was reportedly included in a security cooperation agreement signed in Warsaw by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. After concluding the agreement, Tusk stated that on July 8, the shooting down of the missiles flying towards Poland over Ukraine should be discussed, stressing that NATO’s solidarity is necessary in this matter.
Zelenskiy expressed confidence that the agreement could be implemented quickly, although Poland would consult with NATO allies before attempting to shoot down Russian missiles.
“At this stage it is an idea. Our agreement provides that we will explore this idea,” Polish Foreign Minister Radoslav Sikorski said during a NATO summit in Washington. “Our dilemma is this. If we shoot them down only when they enter our airspace, the debris will endanger our citizens and our property,” the minister added, noting that the Ukrainians are offering to shoot down missiles in Ukrainian airspace that pass through western Ukraine and head towards Poland .
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg opposes the idea that Poland could shoot down Russian missiles over regions of Ukraine adjacent to the Polish border.
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