Sikorski doesn't rule out that NATO may consider issue of intercepting missiles over Ukraine
Photo: Head of the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski (Getty Images)
The question of intercepting Russian missiles in the airspace over Ukraine by the forces of NATO member countries raises complex discussions about the limits of the right to self-defense, states Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski.
"Do we have the right to shoot down such a missile only after it crosses our border? There is no doubt about this, but then what happened in Przewodów may occur. Debris could cause significant damage, injuries, or even death," he emphasized.
The minister added that there could be different opinions regarding this proposal from Ukraine.
"This is a matter of agreement and discussion among our allies. We now have a new NATO Secretary General, and there will be another NATO ministers' meeting next week. Perhaps this topic will be part of the agenda for the negotiations," he noted.
Shooting down missiles over Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in July that Ukraine and Poland are working on creating a mechanism that will allow Polish air defense to track missiles and drones over Ukrainian territory.
For his part, the Polish Minister of Defense noted that before making such a decision, Warsaw needs to consult with its NATO partners.
At the same time, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated that the possibility of partner countries shooting down missiles and drones from Russia over Ukraine poses more risks than benefits.
