US National Guard sends 12 F-15 interceptor jets to Europe to guard against Russia:
Florida Air Guard is to deploy 12 F-15C jets and about 200 airmen to Europe as part of Washington's military build-up, which it claims is necessary to protect European NATO members from 'Russian aggression.' Ref. Source 7
I understand the military build up but 15 interceptor jets cannot stop a huge Russia. This is just for show, nothing else, Europe should be big enough to have their own planes up and running.
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Kerry set to meet Putin in first visit to Russia since start of Ukraine crisis:
The Russian foreign ministry said: "We continue to underline that we are ready for cooperation with the US on the basis of equality, non-interference in internal affairs, and that Russian interests are taken into account without attempting to exert pressure on us." Ref. Source 8
Russian aircraft head off U.S. Destroyer in Black Sea: RIA: -
Russian military aircraft were scrambled to head off a U.S. Warship that was acting "Aggressively" In the Black Sea, state news agency RIA reported on Saturday, but the Pentagon denied any unusual behavior. Ref. Source 1h
Russia warns of 'new military confrontation' in Europe:
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued the warning on Monday after the New York Times and other media organizations reported that the U.S. Had offered to store military equipment for up to 5,000 troops - including battle tanks and heavy weapons -- in allied eastern European countries. Ref. Source 1w
US Prepares to Put More Pressure on Russia, Threatens 'Scaling Up Costs':
The US is prepared to put more pressure on Russia if the conflict in Ukraine escalates, and threatens that "The costs [then] will go up", according to US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland; she also revealed that the US has spent $150 million on training the Ukrainian military, which it regards as "Security assistance". Ref. Source 4q
Russia names US foundation first 'undesirable' foreign group:
Russian prosecutors on Tuesday declared the US Congress-funded National Endowment for Democracy the first "Undesirable" Foreign group under a controversial new law to ban overseas organisations perceived as a threat. Ref. Source 2u