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Finland To Fly "Open Skies" Surveillance Flight Over Russia

Posted by samzenpus on from the fly-the-friendly-skies dept.

jones_supa writes Inspectors from Finland will conduct an observation flight on March 23-27 over the Russian territory within the framework of the Treaty on Open Skies. During the flight that will be conducted along the mutually agreed route, Russian specialists on board of the aircraft will ensure strict compliance with the agreed flight schedule and monitor the use of the equipment stipulated by the treaty. The flight will be conducted on a Swedish SAAB 340 observation aircraft that is not equipped with any weaponry. Both the plane and the equipment installed in it have been examined by the international inspection, including Russian specialists. The treaty on Open Skies is designed to enhance mutual understanding by allowing unarmed aerial surveillance flights over the territories of its 34 current member states.

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  1. No bringing moose and squirrel! by NotDrWho · · Score: 5, Funny

    Is very important part of treaty!

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    SJW's don't eliminate discrimination. They just expropriate it for themselves.
  2. spying for peace. by LWATCDR · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Spying is so useful that sometimes nations agree to it.

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    See my blog http://ilovecookes.blogspot.com/ for light hearted technical information.