WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday told his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu that the United States would continue flying its aircraft in international airspace, after a Russian jet was accused of downing a US drone.
Speaking just following the two defense chiefs’ call, Austin said his message was: “The United States will continue to fly and to operate wherever international law allows.”
“And it is incumbent upon Russia to operate its military aircraft in a safe and professional manner,” he said.
