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Long-range Russian bombers are flying more often and closer to American territory, a top American commander said Tuesday, as Moscow made its latest show of military might with exercises over the North Pole.

Moscow announced that its strategic bombers had begun exercises over the North Pole.

The nuclear-capable bombers in the five days of exercises starting Tuesday were to practice firing Cruise missiles, navigation in the polar region and aerial refueling maneuvers, the Russian air force said in a statement.

Last week, several Russian strategic bombers flew over the Pacific to near Guam and, according to a Russian general, exchanged grins with American fighter pilots.

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