"We must modernize the so-called agreement on the prevention of dangerous incidents at sea and in the airspace above it, when our fleets and air forces are increasingly in a situation where it is necessary to deal with a dangerous escalation," TASS quoted him as saying.
He noted that the Russian side provided the American side with ideas on how to do this.
“Very specific proposals for distances, improved communications and the like.
I hope that the American side will be able to respond and we will complete this work the sooner the better, ”he added.
Earlier, Ryabkov expressed hope that the participants in the AUKUS partnership will adhere to their obligations in the field of nuclear non-proliferation.