Russia Wants Permission To Fly Surveillance Planes With Advanced Digital Cameras Over The U.S.

A Russian Federation Tupolev Tu-154 Open Skies Treaty reconnaissance aircraft sits on the runway at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska, June 10, 2004, prior to its departure for two overflights of central Alaska. VOA

IBTimes: Russia Seeking Permission To Fly Surveillance Plane With Advanced Digital Cameras Over US

Russia will seek permission on Monday to start flying surveillance planes equipped with advanced digital cameras over the United States, the Associated Press (AP) reported. The news comes as U.S. intelligence and military officials reportedly warned that such surveillance activities might help Moscow collect intelligence about the U.S.

A senior congressional staffer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told AP that Russia plans to formally ask permission from the Open Skies Consultative Commission, based in Vienna, to be allowed to fly an aircraft equipped with high-tech sensors and digital cameras over the U.S. The request will later be reviewed by the Obama administration.

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