In July , two Russian Tu-95 `` Bear '' bombers made unusually long sorties over the North Sea , leading Norway and Britain to scramble fighter jets to follow them . Russia to send bomber aircraft on long - range missions on a permanent basis . President Vladimir Putin said the move was in response to security threats . The White House says the flights do not pose a threat to the United States .
Russia to send bomber aircraft on long - range missions on a permanent basis . President Vladimir Putin said the move was in response to security threats . The White House says the flights do not pose a threat to the United States .