Russia's Bombers To Conduct Regular Patrols, Ranging From The Arctic To The Gulf Of Mexico

[Purveyor]

By Vladimir Isachenkov, The Associated Press | The Canadian Press – 12 hours ago

MOSCOW - In a show of military muscle amid tensions with the West, Russia will send long-range strategic bombers on regular patrol missions across the globe, from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, a top official said Wednesday.

The announcement by Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu came as NATO's chief accused Russia of sending fresh troops and tanks into eastern Ukraine.

"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 defence systems and troops. His statement called the situation a "severe threat to the cease-fire."

Moscow denied the allegation as unfounded, but Shoigu also said the dispute with the West over Ukraine would require Russia to beef up its forces in the Crimea, the Black Sea Peninsula that Russia annexed in March.

Shoigu said Russian long-range bombers will conduct flights along Russian borders and over the Arctic Ocean. He said, "In the current situation we have to maintain military presence in the western Atlantic and eastern Pacific, as well as the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico."

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"I'd like to see me one of those 'reds' flying o'ver"...

[davidpdx]

1. Yep, they aren't doing anything to provoke another cold war

Poor Russians

[TexasProgresive]

2. I wonder if those bombers are loaded with THE BOMB

The constant harping that the US is the ONLY super power no doubt grates on Putin and for that matter most Russians. All nations and their people have a sense of self and pride in that sense- it is treading on dangerous ground to insult just because it feels good.

Are US bombers probing near Russian airspace? That's another question that needs an answer.

[Javaman]

3. So do we. nt