Putin is gaining waterfront. Advantageous in war.
Update: probably faking a drawback as we speak
Yes, Alaska was purchased from the Russian Empire for approx. $7 million.
After annexation of Crimea, a shady petition went to the White House for Alaska secession, "Alaska back to Russia." Nothing came of it, besides, unilateral secession is unconstitutional.
Chinese warships off coast of Alaska. Exploring?
China building up reefs in South China Sea for military structures/vessels/submarines/aircraft. Territory is under dispute; China building anyway & have been for quite some time. Islanders fear possible blockade by China of food supply.
US spy plane in International waters over the reefs was told angrily, Go back!, by the Chinese.
It's not hard to see a pattern/connection here.
Edited by
tulip2633
on Sun 09/13/15 10:24 PM