Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Russia Objects to US Warship in Black Sea


Accoding to an AP story, Russia voiced concern Sunday about a U.S. warship now just off its shores in the Black Sea, saying the unexpected visit raised further questions about U.S. plans to create a missile shield in Europe.

The USS Monterey, which is capable of detecting and shooting down ballistic missiles, is taking part in annual joint military exercises conducted by NATO and Ukraine.

You can read the full story at Military.com.