China and Russia Kick Off Joint Naval Drills
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and the Russian Navy kicked off a week of naval exercises in near Shanghai…
Russia Claims French Intelligence Ship Has Returned to Black Sea
A French signals intelligence ship has reentered the Black Sea, according to several local media reports.…
Opinion: Will Germany and Russia Decide Ukraine’s Fate?
The referenda held Sunday in Ukrainian regions Donetsk and Luhansk have been denounced by many—but deserve cold, rational consideration. This is…
Last U.S. Surface Ship Leaves the Black Sea
The frigate assigned to operations in the Black Sea as part of a U.S. show of support to allies in…
USS Taylor Returns to Black Sea, 3 NATO Ships Now in Region
U.S. Navy frigate USS Taylor (FFG-50) has returned to the Black Sea for the second time in as many months,…
Pentagon: U.S. to Send Troops to Baltics for Exercises in Response to Situation in Ukraine
The U.S. will send more than 600 troops for a training mission in Poland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, Pentagon spokesman…
Russia Will Begin Sea Trials of New Nuclear Subs this Summer
Two of Russia’s newest nuclear submarines will begin sea trials this summer, according to state media reports.…
Russian Fighter Buzzes U.S. Destroyer in Black Sea
A Russian fighter spent 90 minutes making low-level passes near a U.S. ballistic missile defense (BMD) guided missile destroyer on…
Are the Baltics the Next Crimea?
In Tartu Estonia, there is a building on the main square, constructed on an uncertain foundation that leans precipitously. The…
Policy Options for Ukraine Standoff
This is the second of two articles on the current crisis in Ukraine and on possible policy options for the…