U.S. bomber B-52 flies over during the final day of NATO Saber Strike exercises in Orzysz, Poland, June 16, 2017. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
Reuters: Kremlin accuses U.S. of stoking tensions by flying bombers near its borders
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Thursday complained that flights by U.S. nuclear-capable B-52 strategic bombers across the Baltic Sea near Russia’s borders were creating tensions in the region, but Washington said they were needed to deter potential adversaries.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said earlier on Thursday that it had scrambled two Sukhoi SU-27 fighter jets to intercept a U.S. B-52 strategic bomber which radar systems indicated was flying toward Russia’s borders, albeit at a considerable distance.
The ministry said the fighter jets had returned to base after the B-52 changed course and headed in the opposite direction. It did not say when the incident occurred.
“In general, I will limit myself to only saying that of course such actions by the United States do not lead to a strengthening of an atmosphere of security and stability in the region that directly adjoins Russia’s borders,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call.
“On the contrary, they create additional tensions.”
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WNU Editor: The Russian Air Force is busy .... Two Sukhoi jets chase US B-52 bomber away from Russian border (TASS). U.S. B-52s are also training in Asia .... B-52 bombers train with Japanese, US fighter jets over East China Sea (Stars and Stripes).
More News On B-52 Flights Near Russia
Russia critical after US sends nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to Europe -- FOX News
U.S. Bombers Are Flying Over Europe, Baiting the Russian Bear --Popular Mechanics
Kremlin Says US "Stoking Tensions" By Deploying 6 Nuke-Capable Bombers To Europe -- Zero Hedge
Pentagon sends B-52 bombers to Europe for exercises amid tensions with Russia -- The Hill
US Air Force deploys B-52 bombers to Europe in message to Russia -- CNN
1 comment:
Of course Russian flights of nuclear capable bombers out of Venezuela are no threats to America at all.
Of course the same bombers flying around Alaska, Washington State. Oregon and California are just tourist commercial flights and of no threat to America.
Great example of Kremlin sense of humor.
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