Kremlin Says U.S. Fighters Escorted Putin’s Plane After Alaska Visit

The Kremlin said on Saturday that U.S. Air Force F-22 fighter jets escorted President Vladimir Putin’s aircraft as it departed Alaska and headed for Moscow following his meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Russian state broadcaster RT and other outlets reported that six fighters accompanied the Russian leader across at least part of the route. Some accounts disputed the model of aircraft involved, with one report indicating the escort was carried out by F-35 jets rather than F-22s. U.S. officials have not immediately commented on the flight or clarified the type and number of aircraft deployed.