08-16-2023, 01:47 PM
The above link lead to two articles that seem of interest...
Another Russian General that probably hopes for a windowless room so he can't accidentally fall out of it.
I missed that Russia boarded a Turkish (Palau-flagged) ship in international waters.
Later coverage included this statement
Such a corridor opens the possibility of aggressive actions (that Russian aircraft have done) leading to a direct NATO - Russia event, and the consequences downstream of that.
Another Russian General that probably hopes for a windowless room so he can't accidentally fall out of it.
I missed that Russia boarded a Turkish (Palau-flagged) ship in international waters.
Later coverage included this statement
Quote:"If Russia starts seizing vessels or seeks to scare them away, I think it likely NATO will respond by supporting a humanitarian corridor for shipping," [ex-US Admiral] Stavridis said. The alliance could protect vessels going to and from the Ukrainian port of Odesa "with NATO combat aircraft overhead and possibly NATO warships in escort."
Such a corridor opens the possibility of aggressive actions (that Russian aircraft have done) leading to a direct NATO - Russia event, and the consequences downstream of that.