As tensions rise inside rebel-held areas of Ukraine, Russia is planning to deploy long-range bomber flights to patrol the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean near U.S. territory.
The plan is a show of military muscle on Moscow’s part as Western leaders continue to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to deescalate the deteriorating situation in Ukraine.
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“Over the last few days, we have seen multiple reports of large convoys moving into Eastern Ukraine,” said NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. “We assess that this significant military buildup includes Russian artillery, tanks, air defense systems …read more
Source: Mashable
