Russia's&nbsp;defence ministry said two Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets escorted a US Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft over the Black Sea.

Russian agencies said it was a US Navy aircraft. The ministry added&nbsp;it did not violate Russia's border.

Russian fighters had earlier practised bombing enemy planes during an exercise in the Black Sea amid NATO drills in the area.&nbsp;

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The exercise was undertaken against "simulated enemy ships" with Sukhoi Su-30SM, &nbsp;Sukhoi Su-24M bombers, Sukhoi Su-34 and Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jets taking part in the operation.

NATO, Ukraine and other countries had jointly conducted large scale drills in the Black Sea named Sea Breeze with 30 ships and 40 aircraft taking part in the operation.

US missile destroyer USS Ross and the US Marine Corps also took part in the sea drills. Russia hit out against "the scale and aggressiveness" of the drill, asserting that it "hardly contribute to security in the Black Sea region".

Russia's relations with the West have been tense with the navy engaging&nbsp;Britain's HMS Defender&nbsp;as it fired&nbsp;a warning shot at it in June.

Britain said the ship was passing through Ukrainian territorial waters. Later, British and Dutch warships passed through the Bosphorus Strait amid tensions with Russia.

Netherlands' defence minister had earlier accused Russian jets of harassing a Dutch navy frigate in the Black Sea. 
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Tensions between Russia and Western nations have been boiling ever since Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014.

Russia claims waters around the Crimean peninsula as its own, however, it is not recognised by most countries.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Russia's defence ministry said two Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets escorted a US Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft over the Black Sea. Russian agencies said it was a US Navy aircraft.

Russia's defence ministry said two Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets escorted a US Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft over the Black Sea. Russian agencies said it was a US Navy aircraft. The ministry added it did not violate Russia's border. Russian fighters had earlier practised bombing enemy planes during an exercise in the Black Sea amid NATO drills in the area. Watch: The exercise was undertaken against "simulated enemy ships" with Sukhoi Su-30SM, Sukhoi Su-24M bombers, Sukhoi Su-34 and Sukhoi Su-27 fighter jets taking part in the operation. NATO, Ukraine and other countries had jointly conducted large scale drills in the Black Sea named Sea Breeze with 30 ships and 40 aircraft taking part in the operation. US missile destroyer USS Ross and the US Marine Corps also took part in the sea drills. Russia hit out against "the scale and aggressiveness" of the drill, asserting that it "hardly contribute to security in the Black Sea region". Russia's relations with the West have been tense with the navy engaging Britain's HMS Defender as it fired a warning shot at it in June. Britain said the ship was passing through Ukrainian territorial waters. Later, British and Dutch warships passed through the Bosphorus Strait amid tensions with Russia. Netherlands' defence minister had earlier accused Russian jets of harassing a Dutch navy frigate in the Black Sea. Tensions between Russia and Western nations have been boiling ever since Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014. Russia claims waters around the Crimean peninsula as its own, however, it is not recognised by most countries. (With inputs from Agencies)

Russian fighter jets escort US Naval aircraft over Black Sea

Why Russia tested S-400 missiles in Crimea amid operation Sea Breeze in Ukraine

Russia&nbsp;had&nbsp;tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the country's northwest in mid-June,&nbsp;according to a&nbsp;news agency report.

State-owned TASS news agency said the indigenously built ICBM was developed by the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology (MITT).&nbsp;

The development comes as Ukraine and the United States along with other countries began their joint naval exercises in the Black Sea.

The operation named "Sea Breeze" involves over 5,000 troops from 30 countries which is set to last for two weeks. Russia's relations with Western powers has nosedived in recent years amid growing tension over Crimea and other issues.

Russian officials had said last week that they had fired warning shots at the British warship HMS Defender for violating its territorial waters, although Britain said its warship was passing through Ukrainian territorial waters.

Russia considers waters around the Crimean peninsula as its own territory&nbsp;after it annexed it from Ukraine in 2014. Three years ago, Russian forces had taken control of three Ukrainian naval ships off the Black Sea amid tensions with Ukraine.

Ukraine President Zelenky has repeatedly warned against possible Russian aggression to NATO while vying for membership.

Although tensions between the US and Russia ebbed with the face to face meeting between President Biden and Putin in Geneva a fortnight ago, however,&nbsp;a similar proposal put forward by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Macron was rejected by the EU after several eastern European nations expressed fear over Russia's aggressive moves in the region.

Last week, Russia had held military exercises with its navy and Air Force in the Pacific which also featured submarines and Tu-142mz long-range anti-submarine aircraft.

Amid the exercises, reports said Russian destroyers and jets came within 35 miles of Hawaii leading the US military to scramble F-22 Raptors jets.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Russia had tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the country's northwest in mid-June, according to a news agency report.

Russia had tested an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the country's northwest in mid-June, according to a news agency report. State-owned TASS news agency said the indigenously built ICBM was developed by the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology (MITT). The development comes as Ukraine and the United States along with other countries began their joint naval exercises in the Black Sea. The operation named "Sea Breeze" involves over 5,000 troops from 30 countries which is set to last for two weeks. Russia's relations with Western powers has nosedived in recent years amid growing tension over Crimea and other issues. Russian officials had said last week that they had fired warning shots at the British warship HMS Defender for violating its territorial waters, although Britain said its warship was passing through Ukrainian territorial waters. Russia considers waters around the Crimean peninsula as its own territory after it annexed it from Ukraine in 2014. Three years ago, Russian forces had taken control of three Ukrainian naval ships off the Black Sea amid tensions with Ukraine. Ukraine President Zelenky has repeatedly warned against possible Russian aggression to NATO while vying for membership. Although tensions between the US and Russia ebbed with the face to face meeting between President Biden and Putin in Geneva a fortnight ago, however, a similar proposal put forward by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Macron was rejected by the EU after several eastern European nations expressed fear over Russia's aggressive moves in the region. Last week, Russia had held military exercises with its navy and Air Force in the Pacific which also featured submarines and Tu-142mz long-range anti-submarine aircraft. Amid the exercises, reports said Russian destroyers and jets came within 35 miles of Hawaii leading the US military to scramble F-22 Raptors jets. (With inputs from Agencies)

Russia test-fires new intercontinental ballistic missile: Report