"The question of how to establish rapid communication channels between the relevant Russian and British military forces to avoid incidents on the open sea and in the air was discussed," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Britain had to scramble Typhoon fighters from Scotland to intercept two Russian Tu-160 bombers near British airspace over the Atlantic Ocean as recently as Nov. 20.
The Russian Defense Ministry described the meeting, which included Lieutenant-General Igor Makushev and Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, as constructive in tone.
It said it had been convened at Britain`s request.
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