McCaul calls Russia's intercept of drone a 'blatant intimidation tactic,' says US 'must not be deterred'
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Michael McCaul called Russia’s interception of a U.S. drone a “blatant intimidation tactic,” and said the U.S. must maintain support for Ukraine and security efforts in the region.
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"To be clear, the Black Sea is not a Russian lake. The U.S. surveillance drone intercepted by a Russian aircraft was operating in international airspace," McCaul told Fox News Digital. "The U.S. must not be deterred in its support for Ukraine or its commitment to Black Sea security by this blatant intimidation tactic or Russia’s pattern of unsafe behavior."
McCaul’s comments come as Ukrainian officials claim the incident was Russia’s attempt to escalate U.S. involvement in the war.