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 France denounces 'aggressive' Russian jet in the Mediterranean
France denounces 'aggressive' Russian jet in the Mediterranean
 by AFP Staff Writers
 Paris (AFP) Mar 4, 2025

France on Tuesday said a Russian fighter jet flew dangerously close to a French surveillance drone over the eastern Mediterranean, denouncing its "aggressive" behaviour.

The announcement came as European countries are seeking ways to shore up defences and help war-torn Ukraine after President Donald Trump ordered a suspension of US military aid deliveries.

French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on X that a Russian SU-35 fighter jet on Sunday manoeuvered dangerously around a French Reaper drone, which was on a surveillance mission in international airspace over the eastern Mediterranean.

The Russian fighter jet made "three successive close passes, which could have resulted in the drone losing control," said Lecornu, adding that such behaviour speaks of "a desire to restrict free air traffic in shared spaces."

"This intentional, non-professional and aggressive action is not acceptable," he said.

"France will continue to act to defend freedom of navigation in international air and maritime spaces."

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