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It's all saber rattling.
We make such maneuvers as well. It's a statement that "don't forget, you are weak with this".
After the original invasion of Crimea, Obama was flying a continuous stream of B1's over the north pole and turning back. That shortens the launch window for offensive or defensive attack.
It was a message.
These things happen all the time. Not worried and I don't think anyone should be really alarmed over it as that is somewhat the intention.
One really just has to ask if, knowing a retaliatory strike would devastate you, are you willing to go down this path of no return.
I'm sure Putin is still a rational man. And even more so, his commanders that would have to execute that order.
The government may implode before we get there.
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