Russian fighter jet intercepts two US nuclear bombers over Baltic Sea

Russia said a Su-35 fighter jet took to the air in order to prevent a border violation, and added, ‘after the foreign military aircraft moved away from the Russian Federation state border, the Russian fighter returned to its base airfield.’ The ministry said the Su-35’s flight was strictly in line with international rules of the use of airspace. ‘No violation of the state border of the Russian Federation was permitted,’ it said. Tensions between Washington and Moscow are at their highest since the Cold War as Vladimir Putin continues his illegal invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine has been robustly supported by the US and its NATO allies, with Russia accusing America of fighting a proxy war in Ukraine. Pictured: The two US nuclear bombers are seen being escorted by a Polish fighter jet. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11885091/Dramatic-moment-Russian-SU-35-fighter-jet-intercepts-two-B-52-nuclear-bombers-Baltic-Sea.html?ito=msngallery

The incident involving the Su-35 and B-52s comes a week after two Russian fighter jets brought down a US reaper drone over the Black Sea by dumping fuel on it. The US criticized Russia for the ‘reckless’ and ‘unprofessional’ attack on an American military asset incident over international waters, with footage later being released by US European Command showing how the Russian fighters downed the drone. In the clip, one of two Russian jets is seen soaring towards the drone before veering upwards, dumping fuel on it as it makes the pass. Is is understood that US military personnel stationed in Germany watched a live feed in horror as the event unfolded. Amid the escalating tensions, there have been fears for months that some sort of incident in or over the Black Sea could lead to an escalation in the conflict in Ukraine, which some analysts say could spill over NATO borders. Pictured: A grab from a video showing a Russian fighter jet taking down a US-drone last week. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11885091/Dramatic-moment-Russian-SU-35-fighter-jet-intercepts-two-B-52-nuclear-bombers-Baltic-Sea.html?ito=msngallery

The timing of the latest flight appeared more pointed than usual, as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (pictured) was due in Kyiv later on a visit to show solidarity with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in the war against Russia. Japanese national broadcaster NHK showed Kishida boarding a train at the Polish town of Przemysl near the Ukraine border. Russia said the strategic bombers made a ‘planned flight,’ escorted by fighter planes. It was carried out in strict compliance with international law and was made over neutral waters, the defense ministry said. In February, North American air defense forces were sent to intercept several Russian strategic bombers and fighter jets as they flew over international airspace near Alaska. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11885091/Dramatic-moment-Russian-SU-35-fighter-jet-intercepts-two-B-52-nuclear-bombers-Baltic-Sea.html?ito=msngallery

It was Xi’s first trip abroad since he obtained an unprecedented third term last month. The Chinese leader has been trying to portray Beijing as a potential peacemaker in Ukraine, even as he deepens economic ties with his closest ally. Putin and Xi greeted one another as ‘dear friend’ when they met in the Kremlin on Monday, and Russian state news agencies later reported they held informal talks for nearly 4-1/2 hours, with more official talks scheduled for Tuesday. In televised comments, Putin told Xi he viewed China’s proposals for resolution of the Ukraine conflict with respect. He confessed to being ‘slightly envious’ of China’s ‘very effective system for developing the economy and strengthening the state.’ Xi, for his part, praised Putin and predicted Russians would re-elect him next year. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11885091/Dramatic-moment-Russian-SU-35-fighter-jet-intercepts-two-B-52-nuclear-bombers-Baltic-Sea.html?ito=msngallery

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