Russia sends warships near Alaska on "patriotic" mission
Russia deployed warships to the Far East region near Alaska for a "patriotic" mission, while U.S. and Canadian aircraft and vessels carried out an operation in nearby waters.
The Russian naval deployment is part of the military's effort to highlight what it described as "heroism" during the special military operation, Moscow's term for the invasion of Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the United States-Canada operation in the Bering Sea aimed to demonstrate the resolve of the two allies in deterring and defeating adversaries that threaten their homelands in the Arctic.
Why It Matters
Despite the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russia maintains a strong military presence in both the Far East and the Arctic, where it recently conducted a joint naval drill and patrol with China and operates dozens of bases along its long northern coastline bordering the Arctic Ocean.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russia-sends-warships-near-alaska-on-patriotic-mission/ar-AA1LuUYW
Russia's ships are probably safer there than they are in the Black Sea.
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Can Sarah see the warships from the back yard? (Asking for a friend)
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