Russia's violation of Estonia airspace: What made NATO stop short of shooting down Russian MiG-31 jets?

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : For your information: In NATO terminology, the distinction between hostile intent and hostile act is crucial for determining the appropriate military response under the Rules of Engagement (ROE).
56% : Examples: military aircraft penetrating NATO airspace and refusing to comply with interception instructions, mine-laying operations that restrict the movement of NATO forces, attempting to breach a military installation, an armed attack on NATO territory, forces or facilities, a cyber or subversive attack that causes significant damage (energy grids, military infrastructure).
41% : Asymmetric responses and raising the stakes: the view of political scientists Political scientist Ihor Reiterovych believes that the Kremlin is gradually raising the stakes: "At first the Kremlin launched drones, followed by airplanes."

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