Russian Foreign Minister: No Need for NATO in the Arctic
There were no emerging problems in Arctic that require NATO involvement and, “moreover, there are no problems there which demand…
Russia: No Formal Refusal From France On Two Ship Mistral Deal
Despite strong language from the French President François Hollande, Russia has not received formal notification from France suspending or cancelling…
USS Cole to Enter Black Sea On Friday
The U.S. is sending the guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG-67)into the Black Sea on Friday as part of an ongoing…
Opinion: A Mistral For Canada
The September decision by France to withhold delivery of two Mistral-class Landing Platforms Helicopter (LPH) building for Russia is an…
Two NATO Ships Leave Black Sea
A U.S. guided missile destroyer and a French signals intelligence ship have left Black Sea, according to U.S. Navy officials…
NATO Ship in Black Sea Buzzed By Russian Planes, Russia Disputes Account
The Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Toronto (FFH-333) was overflown by three Russian planes — two fighters and a surveillance aircraft…
Stavridis: Russian Mistrals Could Work Well As NATO Rapid Reaction Force Asset
The suspended delivery of two French-built amphibious warships to the Russian Navy could give NATO an opportunity to buy a…
France Suspends $1.53 Billion Russian Amphibious Warship Deal Over Ukraine Conflict
France is backing out of a $1.53 billion deal that would have provided the Russian Navy two amphibious warships in…
Four NATO Ships Due in Black Sea Ahead of Maritime Exercise
Four NATO warships are due in the Black Sea in the next several days ahead of an international maritime exercise…
Cruiser Vella Gulf Leaves Black Sea, More NATO Ships Inbound
The U.S. guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) has left the Black Sea and two more NATO ships are…