The Russian government has criticized the US government for its increased spying activities in the country. In a statement released by the Kremlin, the Russian government accused the US of “violating international law” and “threatening its national security.”
The statement followed reports that a US drone had recently intruded into Russian airspace, prompting Moscow to scramble fighter jets to intercept the craft. The US has since acknowledged that the drone was flying in international airspace, but the incident has still caused a diplomatic row between the two countries.
The US and Russia are already at odds over a number of issues, including the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the Syrian civil war, and Russia’s recent military intervention in Syria. This latest incident is likely to further strain the already tense relations between the two countries.