Has John Kerry apologized & thanked Vladimir Putin yet? https://t.co/nGBZnyiO74
— Deplorable Petr (@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
Recommended
Yep, break out the hashtags!
@markknoller In the past, the "Promise of the Hashtag" has worked well for this white house…..
— Rani ~ Science Skeptic ? (@MilitaryRosary) April 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/EF517_V2/status/720304662402973696
https://twitter.com/ScottInSC/status/720304530211151873
The only military norm Josh and his boss understand is surrender and embarrassment. So I disagree. https://t.co/zaZnmVX8mR
— 6EuropeanPups (@PleasantPups) April 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/coachbryer/status/720304759333367808
Join the conversation as a VIP Member