He had previously suggested Ukraine would need to give up some of its territory in order to secure a peace deal. And his statement on NATO shooting down aircraft suggests a willingness to put the defense alliance in more direct conflict with Russia than merely giving weapons to Ukraine. CNN has asked the Trump administration whether it is going to provide Ukraine any more support. But NATO’s leader said Tuesday that shooting down Russian aircraft should only proceed after an analysis of intent. Trump, speaking a few hours later, appeared less cautious, offering no qualifiers about when or if NATO members should shoot down violating Russian aircraft.