NATO supports Türkiye in the downing of the Russian plane.

According to Reuters, on November 24, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expressed support for Ankara after Türkiye shot down a Russian fighter jet near the Syrian border.

The Russian SU-24 aircraft burst into flames after being shot down. (Source: Anodolu)

Stoltenberg rejected any suggestion that the incident occurred outside Türkiye's borders, while Moscow insisted its aircraft was in Syrian airspace.

Speaking at a press conference following an emergency meeting attended by all 28 NATO members at Ankara's request, Stoltenberg said: "The alliance's assessments are consistent with the information we have received from Türkiye."

Mr. Stoltenberg affirmed: "We support the territorial integrity of our allies."

The NATO Secretary General added that he expects contacts between Ankara and Moscow, and called on both sides to remain calm and de-escalate tensions in order to resolve the incident.

Türkiye is currently a key member of NATO.

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