The Russian Air Force had to scramble Su-30 and Su-24 fighter jets in order to prevent a violation of the country’s borders by Dutch frigate the Evertsen on 24 June, the Russian Defense Ministry has stated in an apparent response to earlier complaints by the Netherlands’ military. The ministry said ...
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that the European Union had to create a “format for dialogue” with Russia and its President Vladimir Putin to settle differences. “In my opinion, we as the European Union must also seek direct contact with Russia and the Russian president”, Merkel told the ...
