A U.S. Coast Guard ship on routine patrol in the Bering Sea came across a guided missile cruiser from China, officials say.
But it turned out the cruiser wasn’t alone as it sailed about 86 miles north ofnaval vessels, including a destroyer, were spotted in single formation, the patrol boat, known as a cutter called Kimball, discovered.
“While the formation has operated in accordance with international rules and norms, we will meet presence with presence to ensure there are no disruptions to U.S. interests in the maritime environment around Alaska,” Rear Adm. Nathan Moore, Seventeenth Coast Guard District commander said. Stoltenberg said Russia has set up a new Arctic Command and has opened hundreds of new and former Soviet-era Arctic military sites, including deep-water ports and airfields.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Putin grants Russian citizenship to tech whiz Edward SnowdenRussian President Vladimir Putin has granted Russian citizenship to former U.S. security contractor Edward Snowden, according to a decree signed Monday by the Russian leader. Snowden is one of 75 foreign citizens listed by the decree as being granted Russian citizenship. Snowden, a former contractor with the U.S. National Security Agency, has been living in Russia since 2013 to escape prosecution in the U.S. after leaking classified documents detailing government surveillance programs.
Read more »
After Sham Referendums, Russia Could Annex More of Ukraine by the End of the Week; Russian Conscripts Set Off to WarTuesday is the final day of voting in sham referendums on joining Russia, which is expected to announce it has annexed more of Ukraine by the end of the week.
Read more »
Ukraine’s Zelensky Urges Russians to Keep Protesting Mobilization OrdersKyiv reiterated calls for Russian men summoned to fight in Ukraine to lay down their arms as soon as they arrive in the country, as protests against mobilization continued in Russia.
Read more »
Tucker Carlson called 'alleged American' by Newsmax host over Russia stanceNewsmax's Eric Bolling said, 'That is Russian state media using Tucker Carlson, alleged American, as propaganda to make their case that Russia is the victim.'
Read more »