There was a dangerous close encounter between Russian and American warplanes in Alaska.

An incident that occurred in international airspace near Alaska has reignited tensions between the United States and Russia. A Russian Su-35 fighter jet dangerously approached an American F-16 jet that was following a Russian Tu-96MS nuclear bomber.

Footage released by the U.S. Northern Command (NORAD) shows the Russian aircraft passing just a few meters from the American jet. NORAD commander General Gregory Guillot described the Russian pilot's behavior as "unsafe, unprofessional, and putting everyone at risk." In contrast, Guillot emphasized that the U.S. aircraft was conducting a "safe and disciplined" routine flight.

The incident had different repercussions on both sides. In Russia, the pilot was hailed as a hero, while some military channels argued that such behavior should be rewarded. Russian officials released footage of the incident from their perspective, but did not show the controversial approach moment.

The Tu-95MS, known as the 'Bear,' is a significant part of the country's nuclear arsenal and is also used for conventional missile strikes in the war in Ukraine.

This incident occurred during a sensitive period when Moscow accused the West of leading to a nuclear Third World War. Experts warn that such dangerous approaches could have serious consequences.

The international community expects both countries to behave more responsibly to prevent similar incidents and avoid potential conflict. While this incident has led to increased tension in international airspace, it also highlights the sensitivity of relations between the U.S. and Russia. The importance of dialogue between the two countries has once again been emphasized to prevent such incidents.