People walk along the Admiralteyskaya Embankment in front of a Russian naval ship in the center of St. Petersburg in July. Russia is planning a massive naval exercise – its largest war games since the Soviet era – for later this month. Alexander Demianchuk/Reuters
Putin Preps Russian Navy For Biggest Exercise Since The Soviet Union -- Danger Room
The Russian navy is about to stage its largest war exercise in a long time — possibly the largest since before the breakup of the Soviet Union. It’s a chance for President Vladimir Putin to show off his military might, of course. But the exercise may also be a subtle warning to the United States: Stay clear of waters that traditionally lie in Russia’s sphere of influence.
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