Peskov on escorting Putin's plane with fighter jets: these are security measures

12/6/2023, 9:55:55 PM

Highlights: Peskov on escorting Putin's plane with fighter jets: these are security measures. Earlier, Russian Su-35S fighters escorted Putin on the way to Abu Dhabi. Putin arrived on a visit to Saudi Arabia later in the day. The Russian president worked "in a troubled region," Peskov said. He added that all measures are being taken to ensure the security of the head of the Russian state at the proper level. The UAE and Saudi Arabia are stable, secure countries, of course, Peskov added.

Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov said that the plane of Russian leader Vladimir Putin on trips to Abu Dhabi and Riyadh was accompanied by Russian Su-35S fighters to ensure the safety of the head of the Russian state.

According to him, the Russian president worked "in a troubled region."

"The region is turbulent. If the UAE and Saudi Arabia are stable, secure countries, then encirclement, of course...," RIA Novosti quoted Peskov as saying.

At the same time, he noted that the region is adjacent and full of dangers and unpredictability.

"Therefore, naturally, all measures are being taken to ensure the security of the head of the Russian state at the proper level," the spokesman added.

Earlier, Russian Su-35S fighters escorted Putin's plane on the way to Abu Dhabi.

Later, Putin arrived on a visit to Saudi Arabia.