Russia's resuming of thiere long-distance strategic bomber patrol flights

Russia's resuming of thiere long-distance strategic bomber patrol flights,that as far as I know have been suspended sivce the collapse of the Soviet Union, does not imply a return to the cold war, Then what does it appl? You being out theese ships and planes and then say "oh don't mind us" we do and we will.

The Russian government last Friday announced that strategic patrol flights had been restarted and would continue on a permanent basis, with patrol areas including zones of commercial shipping and economic activities.Im glad as an american we don't make this kinda of news and may god be with those who were to younge to remeber the old day's of living in Russia, And have to wake to the possibilaty of there whole world changing right before there eyes.

Sergei Ivanov, first deputy prime minister in charge of the defence industry, told journalists, 'This has nothing to do with 'bloc mentality' or confrontation, let alone a return to the cold war.'

He said the flights are conducted 'in line with the statutes of international law, and do not violate anybody's territorial interests.' That does not excuse you ar make it right.

Ivanov, who had held the defence portfolio, said the flights were completely transparent, and that 'our American partners need not worry.'We should and we do.

President Vladimir Putin, announcing the resumption of patrol flights last week, said that although the country halted long-distance strategic patrol flights to remote regions in 1992, other states continued the practice, which created certain problems for national security.

Washington played down the significance of Russian strategic bomber flights.
of cource we down play everything that doesn't have to do with Irak.

State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said: 'That's a decision for them to take... If Russia feels as though they want to take some of these old aircraft out of mothballs and get them flying again, that's their decision.'Maybe so..Maybe so
but something tell's me this isn't the last we hear of this matter.