This was stated by the White House coordinator for strategic communications, John Kirby.

“The president was briefed by his national security aide,” he said.

His words are quoted by RIA Novosti.

On March 14, the US European Command announced that a Russian Su-27 hit the propeller of an American MQ-9 drone over the Black Sea, after which the drone fell into international waters.

The US State Department intends to hold contacts with Russia regarding the incident.