Has John Kerry apologized & thanked Vladimir Putin yet? https://t.co/nGBZnyiO74
— JPeterman (@PragueArtist) April 13, 2016
Officials have confirmed that Russian warplanes buzzed a U.S. Navy ship in the Baltic:
U.S. officials say Russian Su-24 attack planes buzzed a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Baltic Sea multiple times: https://t.co/4bRltM8pVX
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 13, 2016
The incident is not the first of its kind.
Josh Earnest, spokesman for the president who mocked Mitt Romney for his belief that Russia remained a threat, said the administration is concerned:
Earnest confirms Russian warplanes "flying dangerously close" to US Navy warship in the Baltic. "Inconsistent" with military norms.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) April 13, 2016
.@PressSec says the Russian warplanes incident "raises serious safety concerns" and US "concerned about this behavior."
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) April 13, 2016
Earnest said US has variety of channels by which to convey a response to Russia, but offered no details about what might be said.
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) April 13, 2016
Yep, break out the hashtags!
@markknoller In the past, the "Promise of the Hashtag" has worked well for this white house…..
— roni adams (@MilitaryRosary) April 13, 2016
Don't rule out hashtags https://t.co/Pw0q0VOX21
— The 57th State ℅EF™ (@EF517_V2) April 13, 2016
What will President Ash Carter do? https://t.co/9ARh3X7wMq
— ScottInSC (@ScottInSC) April 13, 2016
The only military norm Josh and his boss understand is surrender and embarrassment. So I disagree. https://t.co/zaZnmVX8mR
— MinfordQPuppington (@MikeEllisCope) April 13, 2016
.@markknoller @PressSec
Translation: pic.twitter.com/O2K6qHsg4H— CoachB (@coachbryer) April 13, 2016