“After the final termination of Russia's participation in the agreement, both Tu-214ON aircraft are planned to be re-qualified for other tasks.
This is primarily about intelligence functions, "- RIA Novosti quotes its source.
It is noted that these aircraft can also be used to objectively monitor the results of tests of various weapons and assess the effectiveness of exercises.
It is specified that the use of aircraft in reconnaissance will require the installation of the most modern electronic and radio-technical reconnaissance equipment on both sides.
Earlier it became known that the OSCE regrets the withdrawal of any participating state from the Treaty on Open Skies (OST).