Political Science Professor Weighs in on Dangers of No Fly Zone

SALISBURY, Md- Ukrainian President Zelensky offered an impassioned plea to congress Wednesday for additional aid including a No-Fly Zone to prevent additional civilian casualties from Russian shelling.

But the measure could put the US at risk, and while it remains popular, Delaware State University Professor Emeritus Dr. Samuel Hoff tells us a No-Fly Zone is only as strong as NATO country’s willingness to shoot down planes that violate the airspace.

“The most serious consequence would be the downing of those aircraft if they don’t voluntarily get out of the airspace as early as possible and we have seen issues like that in the past,” he said.

He tells us however there is another way, one that’s already emerging, to get the same outcome; a negotiated ceasefire.
According to Hoff a ceasefire also creates clear airspace, with no bombings,  and even more importantly a chance to evacuate and give aid to civilians.
He tells us signs are pointing to an increased chance of a ceasefire with the Ukrainian government already showing a willingness to agree to certain terms like withdrawing their attempts to join NATO.
Dr.Hoff tells us other military aid options like anti-aircraft systems are also an option for the US to take short,  of a no-fly zone,  but he says a ceasefire is the best outcome.