Pentagon Says U.S. Doesn't Seek Escalation with Russia After Declassifying Drone Interception Video

Pentagon Spokesman Brigadier General Pat Ryder defends the decision to declassify a video showing Russian fighter jets intercepting a U.S. drone over the Black Sea earlier this week, saying there was nothing "unusual" about doing so. Ryder says it was "important" to show the actions taken by the Russians, but adds that the U.S. doesn't seek "confrontation" or "escalation" with Russia and will remain focused on its mission of helping Ukraine. close