Ukraine live: US relations dire after drone crash, says Russia
- Russia’s relations with the United States are in a “lamentable state”, and at their lowest level after Washington accused Moscow of downing one of its drones, the Kremlin has said.The US said a Russian fighter plane caused its spy drone to crash into the Black Sea on Tuesday, marking the first direct encounter between US and Russian forces since Moscow invaded Ukraine.
- In a televised meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Syrian President Bashar Assad said Russia was fighting neo-Nazis and “old Nazis” in Ukraine after expressing his support for Moscow.Turkey plans to approve Finland’s NATO bid, ahead of parliamentary and presidential elections on May 14, Turkish officials told Reuters.
