One week ago, China and Russia formalized an agreement with Yemen’s new govt to allow safe passage of their ships through the Red Sea. Today, Russian warships entered the Red Sea —where US and UK warships are attacking Yemen. History is accelerating.
One week ago, China and Russia formalized an agreement with Yemen’s new govt to allow safe passage of their ships through the Red Sea. Today, Russian warships entered the Red Sea —where US and UK warships are attacking Yemen. History is accelerating.
@bidetmarxman It's certainly an interesting show, but I think that's all it is, a threat of what could happen. As far as I've heard there's no mutual defense pact or anything, just an agreement to not shoot at each other and allow Russian ships and others to pass.
@kitahnji Deterrence comes in many tiers. I don’t think anyone serious expects Russian ships to start firing on the Americans. But their presence alone may serve as enough of a deterrent for US ships to leave the area because the US sees too high a risk of accidental escalation.
@bidetmarxman @kitahnji Yeah, but no, I doubt a US carrier group will get intimidated into leaving an area of operations because two Russian frigates are there (otherwise, the USN might just disband itself...)
@Lumberjackish_ @bidetmarxman @kitahnji While I don’t see this really strategically benefiting Russia, this move is confusing to me, but to your comment, they absolutely will in such a confined space. Carrier group in the Red Sea is like having a sniper rifle in a small room full of people with knives.