Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts Norwegian Aircraft Amid Border Tensions

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Russian Fighter Jet Intercepts Norwegian Aircraft Amid Border Tensions
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Russia scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to intercept a Norwegian military patrol aircraft over the Barents Sea, claiming it was to prevent a border violation. The Norwegian plane turned away as the Russian fighter approached, and there was no actual violation. The incident comes amid rising tensions between Russia and the West, particularly due to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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