Putin announced the suspension of Russia's participation in the START. The United States reacted almost immediately. 4 B-52 strategic bombers flew to the EU at once.
According to available information, the aircraft took off from the USA. Now these 4 B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers will be located at the Morón air base in Spain. p>As noted in the message, they were transferred to Europe“to cooperate and strengthen relations with allies and partners in NATO.” Note that these bombers are capable of transporting nuclear weapons. They were transported from the base of Minot, located in North Dakota.
Note that two strategic bombers, before arriving in Spain, made a transatlantic flight. They flew over Estonia, because on February 24 it celebrated Independence Day. The flight was made at a low altitude over the square in Tallinn. Therefore, aircrafttook part in the parade in honor of the holiday. By the way, from Tallinn to Russia some few hundred kilometers. Imagine how Moscow burned.
Task Force Bomber Missions are routine operations around the world to demonstrate US defense commitment and integration with allies and partners , emphasizes command.
According to available information, strategic bombers from the United States will not simply be in Europe. They will participate in joint exercises and operations in the region, in which allies and partners will be involved.
How the United States reacted to Putin's decision
- < li> Note that Putin's decision to suspend Russia's participation in START, US President Joe Biden considers a big mistake. He emphasized this during his visit to Warsaw.
- The American leader emphasized that the full-scale invasion of the territory of Ukraine was a test not only for Kyiv. It is also a test of Europe, America, NATO and all the democracies of the world.
- At the same time, Biden pledged Washington's firm commitment to a mutual defense treaty and the defense of our state. According to the US President, The aggressor's appetites cannot be stopped, so he must be resisted.
- Finally, we note that the decision to suspend Russia's participation in START was unanimously voted in the State Duma. It happened on February 22, the day after Putin's announcement.
