The United States is watching growing cooperation between Russia and China in the Arctic closely and some of their recent military collaboration in the region sends "concerning signals", the U.S. Arctic ambassador said.

Summary

The US is closely monitoring increased military cooperation between Russia and China in the Arctic, including joint exercises and patrols. The US ambassador to the Arctic expressed concern over these activities, which raise security concerns and could impact US allies. The Arctic holds significant resources and strategic importance, making it a region of growing interest for both countries.

  • MorallyCoffee@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    14 days ago

    I can’t imagine what would make countries like Russia and China think they might someday have to team up against the US.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldMEnglish
      1·
      14 days ago

      And yet the U.S. is also about to collapse under the weight of corrupt imperialist capitalism, right?

      “The followers must feel humiliated by the ostentatious wealth and force of their enemies… However, the followers must be convinced that they can overwhelm the enemies. Thus, by a continuous shifting of rhetorical focus, the enemies are at the same time too strong and too weak.”

      – Umberto Eco