Russian Embassy in the United States called the exercise of Arctic Challenge Exercise with the participation of American Air Force (Air Force) provocative. The appropriate statement was published in Twitter -Aktad diplomsses.
According to Russian diplomats, these teachings do not help strengthen confidence in Europe. The embassy also stated that they “disagree with the provision of sustainable and peaceful development of the Arctic Region.”
As Interfax notes, this year, exercises in the Arctic under the guidance of Norway Air Force will last until June 18. Participation in them is also taken by the Swedish Air Force, Finland, Great Britain, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and the United States. In addition to the Arctic Challenge, aircraft of long-range radar detection and management AWACS NATO will be involved.