French-US inspectors to fly observation mission over Russia

MOSCOW, June 4 (Itar-Tass) -- A joint group of French and US
inspectors on Saturday will begin an observation mission over the
territory of Russia under the international Treaty on Open Skies.
The monitors will be using the French surveillance aircraft P-130N,
the Defense Ministry's office of press and information told Itar-Tass.
"The aircraft and equipment mounted on it have undergone the necessary
international certification, with Russian representatives taking part,"
the Defense Ministry said.
"The flight, which will last till June 12, will proceed along a route
agreed with Russian specialists, who will be on board to monitor
compliance with the agreements on using technical means," the Defense
Ministry said.

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