- US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed the downing of a US surveillance drone over the Black Sea with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu.
- Russia's defence ministry said the drone crossed into airspace over the Black Sea over which Moscow claims jurisdiction.
- The US does not seek armed conflict with Russia.
- The Biden administration summoned Russia's ambassador to the US to the state department to denounce the collision.
- US officials are assessing whether they can release the footage of the incident.
US defence secretary Lloyd Austin speaks with Russian counterpart over drone incident
Rare conversation comes amid escalating tensions over downing of aircraft over the Black Sea
Felicia Schwartz
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