By Eugene K. Chow The frozen tundra along Russia’s far-eastern border with China is becoming a hot zone as both nations deploy nuclear-capable missiles to the area. Are two of the world’s most advanced militaries preparing for war with one another? In June, Russia armed [3] a fourth brigade in the far east with the
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US deploys advanced missile system to Lithuania near Russia
The US has deployed the Patriot missile system to Lithuania to be used in NATO military drills, the first time the advanced missiles have been sent to the Baltics near Russia's border. The long-range anti-aircraft missile battery was brought to the Siauliai military airbase on Monday, ahead of the Tobruk Legacy exercise, and will be withdrawn
U.S. Criticizes Russian Buildup In Baltics, May Temporarily Deploy Patriot Missiles In-Depth Coverage
RFE/RL May 10, 2017 U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has criticized what he called a "destabilizing" Russian military buildup near the Baltic states, as officials said the United States was considering deploying Patriot missiles in the region for military drills later this year. Mattis was speaking on May 10 at a joint