On Sept. 15 the Russian Defence Ministry said Tu-95MS long-range strategic bombers conducted a planned flight over neutral waters of the Barents and Norwegian Seas lasting about five hours. Su-33 naval fighters provided escort. The ministry said Tu-95MS aircraft were shadowed by foreign fighters at certain stages. It added that long-range aviation crews regularly operate over neutral waters of the Arctic Ocean, North Atlantic, Pacific, Baltic and Black Seas and that flights comply with internati

On Sept. 15, Russian foreign minister LAVROV said Russia is prepared to enter a new round of talks on Ukraine and to seek a compromise within its established positions and framework. He said Moscow wants to end the conflict and has not refused negotiations, and that responsibility for any breakdown does not lie with Russia. If other parties demonstrate negotiating intent, Russia will take part in bilateral or trilateral talks. LAVROV reiterated that Russia’s stance and the objectives of the special military operation have not changed and that Moscow will not suspend the operation during negotiations.

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