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The Hunt: Searching for answers in the Russian plane crash

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December 5, 2025 | It’s so important to look at and recover the physical evidence, says Fred Burton, a former State Department counterterrorism agent. (WTOP's JJ Green reports)

The search for answers in the crash of a Russian jet in Egypt is continuing. Fred Burton, a former State Department counterterrorism agent says precious time is slipping away.

J.J. Green

JJ Green is WTOP's National Security Correspondent. He reports daily on security, intelligence, foreign policy, terrorism and cyber developments, and provides regular on-air and online analysis. He is also the host of two podcasts: Target USA and Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America.