Lavrov Unsure How UK Will Distance Itself From MiG-31 Provocation Attempt

 The United Kingdom will find it extremely difficult to disown itself of its role in the attempted hijacking of a MiG-31 fighter jet from Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.

Russia denies its aircraft violated Estonia's airspace

Russia's Defence Ministry denied its aircraft violated Estonia’s airspace, after Tallinn reported three fighter jets crossed into its territory yesterday without permission and remained there for 12 minutes.

MiG-29, MiG-31 fighters prevent US Air Force B-52N bombers from violating state border

MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighters prevented two US Air Force B-52N strategic bombers from violating the Russian state border, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

Russian MiG-31 Fighter Escorts Norway's Poseidon Aircraft Over Barents Sea

Russia's MiG-31 fighter jet escorted Norway's Poseidon patrol and reconnaissance aircraft over the Barents Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

Putin orders permanent patrolling of Black Sea airspace by 'Kinzhal'-armed planes

Russian President Vladimir said that he ordered the Russian Aerospace forces to begin permanent patrolling of the Black Sea airspace with planes carrying 'Kinzhal' missiles.

Pilots of MiG-31 jet that crashed in Murmansk Region don’t require hospitalization (2 video)

 

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Russian jets with hypersonic missiles join Belarus exercises

Russian warplanes armed with Kinzhal hypersonic missiles took part in joint exercises in Belarus, Interfax reported on Sunday morning.