Russian Nuclear Subs Are Now Patrolling Off The U.S. Coast

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Russian Subs Patrolling Off U.S. East Coast: Report -- Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two nuclear-powered Russian attack submarines have been patrolling off the Eastern seaboard of the United States in recent days in a rare mission that has raised concerns inside the Pentagon, The New York Times reported on Tuesday.

While the submarines had not taken any provocative action beyond their presence outside U.S. territorial waters, officials expressed wariness over Russia's motivation for ordering such an unusual mission, the newspaper said.

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Update #1: AP sources: Russian subs patrolling off East Coast -- AP

Update #2: Russian Subs Patrolling Off East Coast of U.S. -- New York Times

My Comment: I am not going to lose any sleep over this. The Russian Navy is on its last legs, and this is their way of showing that they are still relevant in the scheme of things.

But the message that is given to Washington is clear .... the Russians are not happy with their relation with the U.S. .... and this is their way of showing their displeasure.