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Originally Posted by XabbaRus
What is the big deal. So Russia will occasionally base bombers there. No different from B-52s in the UK or anywhere else within in striking distance of Russia.
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I think Xabba is correct here. Ultimately no big deal. And if worse comes to worse, and things get tighter, we can always base a detatchment of Air Defense fighters closer in Florida on constant alert, put a carrier group right up Castro's rear 24/7, and make sure that at least 2 Aegis destroyers are sitting just 12 miles off the coast. These bombers truly aren't a big threat if you deal with them realistically. For now, this is an empty gesture by Russia for the USA's actions in Eastern Europe and Asia. Plus it makes Russia have to commit alot of their resources to base and supply them logistically overseas where there is no real strategic interest for Russia. Let them waste their time and money.