NATO considers closing skies in western Ukraine, but no decision yet
NATO considers closing skies in western Ukraine, but no decision yet (Getty Images)
Several NATO countries are ready to increase support for Ukraine and begin direct action on Ukrainian territory, citing Bild.
According to Bild's sources, the countries in favor of expanding assistance include:
- Estonia
- United Kingdom
- Poland
- Canada
- Lithuania
- France
Opposing this are the United States and Germany. No final decisions have been made yet, but the issue is being discussed in several areas:
- Training: This involves the training of Ukrainian Defense Forces by Alliance instructors directly on Ukrainian territory. Former Chief of Staff of the German Ministry of Defense, Nico Lange, noted that it is more sensible and economical to send instructors to western Ukraine rather than having hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians travel across Europe.
- Logistics: Several NATO countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Estonia, are considering the possibility of delivering weapons not just to Ukraine's borders but closer to the front lines. Currently, the concept of "advanced logistics" is being developed.
- Air defense: There is a discussion about strengthening the protection of western Ukraine with NATO anti-aircraft systems, with Poland being the initiator. However, no final decision has been made.
Ukraine urges West to shoot down Russian missiles
Ukraine has been urging the West to help shoot down enemy missiles since the start of the full-scale war, but the Alliance fears an escalation of the conflict. Recently, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reminded that during massive shelling, Poland regularly scrambles aircraft, but they do not help to close the sky.
"Can they do it? I am sure they can. Is it an attack by NATO countries, their involvement? No," said the President.
