Defense

Russia sends warning to U.S.

Are we looking at a new Cold War in the Arctic? Russian President Vladimir Putin as he launched the construction of Russia's latest generation of submarines vow...

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July 31, 2012 11:21 am

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Are we looking at a new Cold War in the Arctic? Russian President Vladimir Putin as he launched the construction of Russia’s latest generation of submarines vowed to boost nuclear naval forces to safeguard the country’s position as a leading sea power and he warned that the Navy will protect Russia’s interests in the oil-rich Arctic. Putin also sent a message to the U.S. directly saying they’re aiming for naval nuclear parity.