Fault Lines Episode 501: In the Danger Zone: Russia’s Drones Cross NATO Lines
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Sep 15, 2025 Tensions escalate as Russian drones invade Romanian and Polish airspace, challenging NATO. Experts discuss whether this is a deliberate test of NATO's resolve by Putin. The urgency for a strategic response mounts, with debates on military support versus economic sanctions. Should NATO consider deploying drones into Russian airspace or enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine? The implications of Donald Trump’s recent meetings with European leaders add another layer to the unfolding situation in Eastern Europe.
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NATO-Russia Escalation Risk
- Russian drones recently violated Polish and Romanian airspace, prompting NATO interception and shootdowns.
- Hosts argue this marks the first open conflict between NATO and Russia and signals Putin testing NATO's resolve.
Plausible Deniability As A Tactic
- Martha Miller says Russia uses plausible deniability while aggressively probing NATO.
- She believes Putin is testing post-summit resolve and feels confident he can act with impunity.
Back Ukraine With More Weapons
- Jamil Jaffer advises increasing military support to Ukraine rather than relying mainly on sanctions.
- He argues massive weapons deliveries and battlefield advantage will pressure Putin more effectively than economic measures.